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!”

with a quick move, Gilbert scooped

arms.

nestled into his shoulder, quite content.

did,” Gilbert raised an eyebrow, a chuckle

you need something from

small jewelry box from his

got something for you. Do you

at the sight. “Wow! It’s

tentatively, then hesitated and

an eyebrow. “Don’t

Chapter

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

for such a young child,

“It’s okay.”

friends, and your Minnie wandered off.

“Sir…”

veiled with

him to remember her

hugged Gilbert tightly. “Thank you,

heart warmed at her

“I love you too.”

the box. “Let me put this

“Yes, please!”

Minnie

unable to see, carefully felt for

“Beautiful.”