Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

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.

front of him anymore... even his concern was too much for her to

***

the day before,

before, Sophia

when Jenna was gone did Gilbert dare to

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

of relief. "So, does she

fever that doesn't subside after a week, or if she

"You're welcome."

at Gilbert. "I'll go get Jenna. You can get back to your work." Gilbert didn't reply, his gaze lingering on her pale lower eyelids, knowing

Adam's apple bobbed. "Sherilyn, you've

fell for a

in

"It's

care of my

is what I

faint smile. "Jenna is waiting for me.

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

Yes, that's right.

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

now? He yearned to see his daughter every

could he earn that

...

Sherilyn picked up