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!”

the swing, and with a quick move, Gilbert scooped

arms.

Jenna nestled into his shoulder, quite content. “Did you come

an eyebrow, a chuckle escaping him.

you need something

Gilbert smiled warmly, pulling out a small jewelry box from his pocket, flipping it open with one hand to show

something for you.

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

then hesitated and withdrew her

Gilbert arched an eyebrow. “Don’t you like

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clear. “But my mom taught

to himself how well–mannered she was for such a young child, a

“It’s okay.”

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

“Sir…”

veiled with a layer

to

arms, she hugged Gilbert tightly. “Thank you, sir!

warmed at her

“I love you too.”

out a hair clip from the box. “Let me put this on

“Yes, please!”

Minnie on

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

“Beautiful.”