Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 449

Gilbert was cruising the neighborhood, his car moving at a leisurely pace, especially as he neared the local park.

He deliberately pulled over and stopped the car.

Rolling down the window, he peered outside, hoping to catch a glimpse of Jenna.

Considering Jenna was in the hospital just yesterday, the chances seemed slim.

Yet, his gaze suddenly froze – there she was, Jenna!

She looked cozy in her puffy jacket, swinging on a playground swing, with a slightly older boy giving her a push.

Gilbert opened the car door and stepped out.

“Having fun?” he called out.

“Yeah!” came the cheerful reply.

Want to go higher?”

“Yes, please. Ha–ha…”

“Jenna,” Gilbert approached, his long strides taking him directly to her, where he steadied the swing.

Jenna, with her hat and mask revealing only her grape–like big eyes, beamed a crescent smile at him.

“Sir, it’s you!”

from the swing, and with a

arms.

Jenna nestled into his shoulder, quite

raised an eyebrow, a chuckle escaping him.

need

box

you. Do

joy at the sight. “Wow! It’s Minnie! So

tentatively, then

wrong?” Gilbert arched an eyebrow. “Don’t

Chapter

Jenna nodded, her hesitation clear. “But my mom taught me not to

was for such

“It’s okay.”

Jenna’s hair. “We are friends, and your Minnie wandered off. I caught a couple more to keep

“Sir…”

eyes sparkled, veiled with

hadn’t expected him to

she hugged Gilbert tightly. “Thank you,

warmed

“I love you too.”

took out a hair clip from the box. “Let me

“Yes, please!”

Minnie

on?” Jenna, unable to see, carefully felt for the clips. “Sir, do

“Beautiful.”