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 read her a

"Sophia, let me."

in her tracks and headed to the

with remorse. He glanced inside, "Is Jenna asleep yet?" Stepping forward, Sherilyn blocked his

looked at him, her gaze indifferent, "I'd

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

about next

head up, her clear eyes

without you, and you'll

mouth fell open slightly, "It's

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

"As long as

the chances of you breaking promises to Jenna will happene again! One broken

"Then let

knitted in concern. "Can you guarantee it will never happen again?" Gilbert was taken aback, at

scoff, "You should realize, my agreement to your so-called proposal was for Jenna's sake. My daughter's happiness

dropped, chilling to the bone, "I won't let it go easily!

her voice made

her

and undeniable, "Either leave now, while