Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

"Huh?" Sophia was taken aback. When did this happen?

"Sir, sir!"

A small figure suddenly dashed out of the room, sprinted to the door, and Gilbert, bending over and with a swift scoop of his arm, picked up Jenna. "Good morning, Jenna."

He lifted the bag in his hand, "I brought you some muffins."

"Wow!" Jenna's eyes sparkled with joy, "Thank you, sir."

Sophia couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time, surprised by the unexpected visit, "Jenna, did you sneakily use my phone to call Mr. Johnson yesterday?"

"I didn't sneak it." Jenna stated seriously, "I missed Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Johnson said if I miss him, I can call him."

While talking, she hugged Gilbert for confirmation, "Right, sir?"

"Right."

Gilbert handed the bag to Sophia with a smile and said, "Jenna was craving muffins, so I swung by The Velvet Fork to grab some."

"Oh my." Sophia quickly took the bag, "Muffins from The Velvet Fork? The best in Sunhaven."

Turning around, Sherilyn, having finished her morning routine, came out.

Sophia greeted her warmly, "Sherilyn, Mr. Johnson's here."

Of

Sherilyn gave Gilbert a slight smile, "Good

"Morning."

remembering his promise, trying to put Jenna down, "Jenna, I have to go now, eat your

hesitated, looking towards

"Gilbert's

big, hopeful eyes, "You're too busy? Can't you stay

could Gilbert resist such

"Jenna."

added, "He might not like

"Mr. Johnson made pumpkin soup and boiled eggs. I also fried some potato strips and fish... Do you see anything you like? If not, we still have muffins from The Velvet

her teammates were

paused, glancing at Sherilyn

"Sherilyn?" Sophia caught on,

Johnson has been a great help to Jenna, and they get along so

It was only proper.

swnt

unable to explain further, resignedly said, "Please, come

pleased,

him, "The dining table is over there,

Jenna, took a

had grown

baby chair had been