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."

Gilbert's expression was

have Jenna checked by a

Sophia nodded

upon hearing the news

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

a reward, "Here, I promised you!

Jenna took it, her enthusiasm dampened, far

glanced at

intense demeanor and

Gilbert's imposing

further, "It's natural for children to feel discomfort

to their

We

"Got it."

nodded, somewhat appeased, yet

down, thinking it might make her more

lips puckered immediately, "Sir, hold me! Don't

Sophia, feeling awkward, suggested,

should hold her?

comfort in hugs

eld

feeling well." Confent belongs

Is that so?

do whatever it took, Gilbert refused to let

"I'll hold her."

head, not letting go, and continued