Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 714

Chapter 714

"Grandma's side can wait," Sherilyn said, setting her tone with a mix of patience and firmness.

Gilbert's brow furrowed in confusion. "Wait for what?"

"Really, Gil? Think about it," Sherilyn replied, putting down her glass of lemonade and pointing inside it as if the answer lay at the bottom. "Don't you think you should consider Jenna's feelings?" Marriage is no small matter.

For Jenna, it would mean a world of change, a whole new environment.

Ah. The realization hit Gilbert like a delayed reaction, and he nodded, a bit sheepishly. "You're right. I wasn't thinking."

He quickly added, "I'll spend more time with Jenna. I'm pretty free these days anyway. Don't worry, I'll make sure she warms up to the idea soon enough."

Sherilyn's response was a non-committal pull of her lips, her tone slightly mocking as she said, "Well, guess we'll talk about the wedding once Jenna's on board."

She knew delaying wouldn't change much. Jenna had always been fond of Gilbert... But if it bought them even a day, it was worth it.

"No rush. Good things take time. Besides, Grandma had almost everything ready for my brother's wedding.

"So, your brother and Rebecca White... They're not getting

shy. Rebecca still has no idea he's into

cry

Gilbert gestured for her

strides, he

and Gilbert's brother. It seemed Gilbert believed in his brother's affection. But what about Rebecca? Sherilyn hadn't seen Rebecca

a tangle of blankets, her hair a mess, half awake,

heart melted at the sight. He sat beside her, lifting her into his arms, letting her head rest against his shoulder as he gently paced

UM

time. I'm here." Jenna's sobs slowly subsided as she looked up at Gilbert with teary

"Mr. Gilbert."

"It's Mr. Gilbert. You're awake now.

clothes the night before. "Mr. Gilbert,

the clothes rack in

"Alright."

clothes with the other, then