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!”

jumped down from the swing, and with a quick move, Gilbert

arms.

quite

I did,” Gilbert raised an eyebrow,

need something from

small jewelry box from his pocket, flipping it open

got something for you. Do you like

widened in joy at the sight.

tentatively, then hesitated and

arched an eyebrow. “Don’t you like

Chapter

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

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

“It’s okay.”

“We are friends, and your Minnie wandered off. I caught a couple more to keep you

“Sir…”

veiled with a layer

him to remember

out her arms, she hugged Gilbert tightly. “Thank

warmed

“I love you too.”

box. “Let me

“Yes, please!”

a Minnie

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

“Beautiful.”