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.

had just finished bathing Jenna, getting ready to

"Sophia, let me."

to the door, opening it

face filled with remorse. He glanced inside, "Is Jenna

looked at him, her gaze indifferent, "I'd advise you not

was tied up

about

clear eyes unblinkingly fixed on him, her words

can't do without you, and you'll be

fell open slightly,

clear, "And how long is 'for

"As long

you breaking promises to Jenna will happene again! One broken

guilt deepening, "Then let me go in and soothe

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

agreement to your so-called proposal was for

the bone, "I won't let it go easily! Believe me, I'm capable

in her voice made

raised her eyebrows,

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