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.

nestled into his shoulder, quite content. “Did

Gilbert raised an eyebrow, a chuckle

need something

smiled warmly, pulling out a small jewelry box from his pocket, flipping

something for you. Do you like

at the sight. “Wow! It’s Minnie! So

then hesitated

arched an

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nodded, her hesitation clear. “But my mom taught me

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

“It’s okay.”

“We are friends, and your Minnie wandered off. I caught a

“Sir…”

sparkled, veiled with a layer of

expected him to remember

she hugged Gilbert tightly.

heart warmed at

“I love you too.”

from the box. “Let me put this on for you,

“Yes, please!”

Minnie on each

carefully felt for the clips.

“Beautiful.”