Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

"Really?"

Caroline paused, tears hanging at the corners of her eyes, "You're not kidding me?"

"No joke, it's the truth."

Gilbert nodded solemnly.

Though the doctors couldn't be completely sure, even a sliver of a chance was worth trying.

"Caroline, I won't give up, and you shouldn't either, okay?"

Caroline looked up at him, silent for a long moment before finally nodding. She squeezed his hand.

"Gilbert, don't leave me alone. You're all I've got!"

"Never." Gilbert promised earnestly, "I'll never leave you..."

He felt responsible for her plight; how could he ever abandon her?

"The doctor will be making rounds soon. Maybe freshen up a bit?"

"Okay." Caroline nodded immediately, her spirits lifted somewhat, "I'll listen to you."

That evening.

doorbell rang, Sherilyn had just finished bathing Jenna, getting ready to

"Sophia, let me."

and headed to the door,

smile, his face filled with remorse. He glanced inside, "Is Jenna asleep yet?" Stepping

him, her gaze indifferent, "I'd advise

brow furrowed, "I was tied up this morning, I'll explain everything to

what about

eyes unblinkingly fixed on him,

without

open slightly, "It's just for

now?" Sherilyn shook her head, her logic clear, "And how long is 'for now'? Recovery from paralysis

long

breaking promises to Jenna will happene again! One broken promise, and Jenna was upset

his guilt deepening, "Then let me

Sherilyn didn't budge, her eyebrows knitted in concern. "Can you guarantee it will never happen again?" Gilbert was

my agreement to your so-called proposal was for Jenna's sake. My daughter's happiness means more than your

bone, "I won't let it go easily!

in her voice made Gilbert's heart

raised her eyebrows,

resolute and undeniable, "Either leave now, while Jenna's attachment