Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Gilbert frowned, showing his reluctance. "You know how I feel about street food. It's just not clean."

Sherilyn said with a pleading look. "Just this time, please? I've got a real craving today."

"Alright, fine."

Gilbert gave in, remembering the old wives' tale that if a pregnant woman craves something, you have to let her have it. Otherwise, she'd hold it against you forever, bringing it up as a grievance at every chance.

He couldn't bear the thought of Sherilyn feeling that way.

Taking her hand, they headed towards the convenience store, with Gilbert reminding, "Just a little, okay?"

"Got it!"

As they turned, Caroline stood before them.

"Caroline," Gilbert was taken aback. "What are you doing here?"

"Just around," Caroline replied with a forced smile, clearly feeling left out. Was she invisible to him now that Sherilyn was all he could see?

Suddenly, Sherilyn let go of his hand, making Gilbert worry she was upset again. "Sherilyn?"

"Go talk. Abel can come with me," Sherilyn said brightly, nodding toward Abel.

"You're not mad?"

her face,

rolled her eyes, tossing her hair with a flourish

you, Ms.

scoffed, "So, she's here to see you or

Gilbert's expression darkened.

face her with a measured gaze. "Don't talk about

all over her face. "But her

Gilbert cut her off, his anger barely contained. "I'm saying this one last time. The child is mine won't have you

if carefully choosing his next words. "What I owe you has

turned and strode towards the convenience store, leaving Caroline

...

into a hot

amused smile playing on his lips.

slightly, swallowing before responding, "Yeah,

"Really?"

eyed the hot dog in her hand, taking one

"Hey!"

disbelief. "A bite was all you needed! Why