Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

"Alright, got it."

After hanging up, Gilbert hurried to the hospital.

On the way, he called Sophia.

"It's me. How's Jenna doing? I'm on my way."

"Not too good, I'm afraid," Sophia sighed, sharing the truth. "She's asleep now, but it's a restless sleep."

"Understood."

After ending the call, Gilbert's gaze fell, his expression slightly solemn.

Upon reaching the hospital, he didn't head straight for the room but first went to see Elijah.

"Mr. Johnson." Elijah was already aware of his identity. "Please, have a seat. Jenna started her treatment today."

"I'm aware."

Gilbert furrowed his brows and nodded, bringing up the medication, "Dr. Elijah, in your opinion, is this medication beneficial for Jenna?"

"This medication..."

Elijah paused, then nodded. "Of course, it is beneficial."

alleviate the discomfort Jenna

Elijah prescribed it

secondly,

the case, then

sigh of relief. "I'll take care of the source.

an

already using this medication, they could start by setting aside some

him. "I

it off and turned to head

he was coming, she had

lying on the hospital bed, immediately saw him and tried

Sophia quickly supported her.

"Yeah! Super excited!"

"Jenna."

his arms and holding her close, gently touching her sweat-dampened little face. Feeling a pang of heartache, he kissed her forehead. "Jenna's been through a lot,

"Where's Jenna's mom?"

was essential to inform

just our luck, she's been here all day but had to step out because

"I see..."

deciding. "Then I'll

"Sure."

explained the situation