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?"

ectopic pregnancy, which, despite

she replied calmly, honestly, "I haven't really noticed

"That's good to hear."

nodded, though his expression grew more conflicted, clearly having

was wearing thin with his hesitation. "What are you

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

he was referring to, even without

was asking about Dr. Dalton's mention of a 'third option'-having

a moment, "It's too early to think about that now, at least a half-year

her, pressing further, "And

half a year?" Sherilyn

"Yes."

find a donor in the next six months?" Then, the 'third option' would be all

surprise and confusion, "What do you mean by 'consider in

"Don't be nervous."

Sherilyn, Gilbert could guess her thoughts

chuckle, he clarified, won't push you into anything you're uncomfortable with. What + mean is, if we're considering having another

Sherilyn nodded silently, "Yes..."

"Then I understand."

relieved, finally

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