Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

In the early afternoon, Jenna had finished her lunch and was now peacefully napping.

Sherilyn's phone buzzed promptly, a message from Gilbert.

[I'm downstairs]

He was here to deliver some medicine.

Wrapping herself in a coat, Sherilyn descended the stairs to meet Gilbert, taking the medicine from his hands.

Gilbert pointed to the bag, "There's a label on the box with instructions, and also... you need to visit the clinic for injections every week. I'll remind you about that when it's time."

"Got it," Sherilyn nodded, ready to head back inside, "Thanks for this, you better get going."

"Sherilyn." Gilbert stopped her, a tone of concern in his voice, "Call me anytime if you need anything."

"I will." Sherilyn didn't decline, simply nodding in agreement.

"Sherilyn..." Gilbert hesitated, his brow furrowed, as if struggling to say more.

Sherilyn, puzzled, offered a small smile. "What's up? You look like you're in a tough spot."

Was he thinking about acknowledging Jenna?

Instead, Gilbert's gaze fell to her abdomen, his voice tense, "I just wanted to ask... how are you feeling? Really?"

undergone surgery for an ectopic pregnancy, which, despite being successful, could still have impacted

honestly, "I haven't really noticed

"That's good to hear."

though his expression grew more conflicted, clearly

wearing thin with his hesitation. "What are you trying to say?" she

what Dr. Dalton said today. I wanted to ask what you're planning to do about

he was referring to, even without saying it outright, was clear to

Dr. Dalton's mention of a 'third option'-having another

moment, "It's too early to

looked down at her, pressing

half a year?" Sherilyn

"Yes."

if we don't find a donor in the next six months?" Then, the 'third option' would be all they had

tinged with surprise and confusion, "What do you mean by 'consider in advance'?" Was he trying to use this as an opportunity to suggest

"Don't be nervous."

Sherilyn, Gilbert could

+ mean is, if we're considering having another child...

Sherilyn nodded silently, "Yes..."

"Then I understand."

relieved, finally making his point

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