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!”

and with a quick move, Gilbert scooped

arms.

his shoulder, quite content. “Did you come looking

raised an eyebrow, a chuckle escaping him.

need

jewelry box from

got something for you. Do

at the sight. “Wow!

reached out tentatively, then hesitated and withdrew

wrong?” Gilbert arched an

Chapter

do,” Jenna nodded, her hesitation clear. “But my mom taught me not to take things

well–mannered she was for such

“It’s okay.”

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

“Sir…”

eyes sparkled, veiled with a layer

him to remember

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

warmed at her

“I love you too.”

the box. “Let me

“Yes, please!”

Minnie on

felt for the clips.

“Beautiful.”