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.

Jenna, getting ready to

"Sophia, let me."

to the door, opening it to see Gilbert

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

gaze indifferent, "I'd advise

tied up this morning, I'll explain everything to

what about next

up, her clear eyes unblinkingly fixed on him, her

without you, and you'll be

mouth fell open slightly, "It's just for

clear, "And how long is 'for

continued, "As long as

you breaking promises to Jenna will happene again! One

his guilt deepening, "Then let me go in and

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

Sherilyn let out a faint scoff, "You should realize, my agreement to your so-called proposal was for Jenna's sake. My

let it go easily! Believe me,

in her voice made

her

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