Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Sophia hesitated for a moment, then she let it out.

With a sigh, her voice slightly choked, "It's aplastic anemia."

Gilbert's heart skipped a beat!

Even though he had a hunch that Jenna was battling a serious illness, the confirmation hit him hard.

Holding the tiny bundle in his arms, Gilbert found it suddenly hard to breathe.

She was so young, how could she endure this?

Gilbert held the little one super gently, like she was made of glass. He looked all worried that he might hurt her, his brows all scrunched up. "You came today for...?"

"Ah..." Sophia sighed, cleaning her tears. "We're here for a hospital check-up. It's been a tough morning, and Jenna's just so little..."

Gilbert understood - Jenna was feeling unwell.

Picking up the little girl, he gently asked, "Jenna, can you tell me where it hurts?"

Jenna pondered for a moment then shook her head, "Don't know."

Her lips trembled, tears starting to fall, "Uncomfortable, sir, I feel really bad."

"Okay, okay." Gilbert didn't dare to press further, "I know it. Jenna, don't cry. I'm right here with you."

"Okay!" Jenna burrowed into his embrace.

Gilbert, worried she might be in pain, glanced at Sophia, "Where's her room?"

"Sir, please follow me."

expression

was crucial to have Jenna checked by a professional

nodded firmly and

who had been on standby, rushed over upon hearing the

her head, he praised, "Jenna, you're so brave for completing

wand as a

her enthusiasm dampened,

at Elijah.

puzzled by Gilbert's intense demeanor

sensing Gilbert's imposing

natural for children to

their low

We

"Got it."

appeased, yet his

Jenna down, thinking it might make her more

hold me! Don't you like Jenna

Sophia, feeling awkward, suggested,

hold her? Kids

seek comfort in hugs

eld

feeling well."

Is that so?

with such nuances but willing to do whatever it took, Gilbert refused to

"I'll hold her."

not letting