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 scooped her up into

arms.

Jenna nestled into his shoulder, quite

raised an eyebrow, a chuckle escaping him.

need something

I did.” Gilbert smiled warmly, pulling out a small jewelry box

for you. Do you like

widened in joy at the sight. “Wow!

out tentatively, then hesitated and

arched an

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her hesitation clear. “But my mom taught me not

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

“It’s okay.”

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

“Sir…”

eyes sparkled, veiled with

him to

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

heart warmed at

“I love you too.”

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

“Yes, please!”

Minnie

carefully felt for the clips. “Sir,

“Beautiful.”