Held in her mother's arms, Jenna quieted down again.

With no choice but to hold on, Sherilyn cradled Jenna until the wee hours, sitting propped against the headboard of the bed.

As dawn approached, Sherilyn gently touched Jenna's forehead. It wasn't hot anymore, and she seemed to be sleeping deeply.

Placing her down, Jenna didn't cry anymore.

Sherilyn sighed in relief and seized the moment to catch a wink of sleep.

Just as she closed her eyes, her phone rang.

It was another message from Gilbert.

[I've talked to Dr. Dalton. Let's take Jenna over today. Tell him in detail about what happened last night so he can have another look. It'll put our minds at ease.]

Sherilyn immediately replied.

[Okay.]

After sending the message, Gilbert quickly responded.

[How about you? Did you get any rest last night?]

Sherilyn's gaze flickered, and after a brief silence, she put down the phone without replying.

On the other end, Gilbert held his phone, waiting for a response that never came.

Sherilyn didn't need to pretend in front of him anymore... even his concern was too much for her

***

came up, just like the day before, Sherilyn took Jenna back to the

checkup, as before, Sophia took Jenna

when Jenna was gone did Gilbert dare to show

Dalton gestured for them to relax. "It's normal to feel a bit uncomfortable a few days after changing medication. But you were right

relief. "So, does

condition worsens, like if she develops a high fever, or a low fever that doesn't subside after a week,

"You're welcome."

at Gilbert. "I'll go get Jenna. You can get back to your work." Gilbert

bobbed. "Sherilyn, you've worked

for a

in

"It's

care of

what I

smile. "Jenna is waiting for me.

motionless, watching her walk away, his eyes growing darker. He murmured to himself, "Taking care of my own child is what I should be

Yes, that's right.

he, as a father, hadn't taken care of her

yearned to see his daughter every day, to take care of her, and...

how could he earn

...

garden, Sherilyn

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255