Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 737

"..." Jenna gazed up with her big, doe-like eyes, a touch of confusion dancing in them.

She was still too young to grasp the meaning of those words.

"Together? Like with Sophia?" she asked, her voice tinged with curiosity.

"No, not like that..." Gilbert paused, shaking his head slightly. "More like how it is with Mom."

"But..." Jenna pouted, her little brows knitting together in confusion, "I already have a mom."

You can't have another mom.

And besides, "You are a boy, right? How can you be a mom?"

Gilbert couldn't help but chuckle at her logic, gently pinching her nose. "Silly girl, I'm not trying to be your mom..."

He swallowed hard, a nervous edge creeping into his voice.

"Jenna, how about I be your dad, huh?"

"Dad...dad?" Jenna tilted her head, her expression clouding with thought.

What's wrong?

Gilbert's heart raced, fearing she might not be on board with the idea.

you like me,

"I do like you..."

wearing a troubled look. "But, this needs

"Your mom, she..."

Gilbert was about to reveal that her mom had already agreed, waiting

and childlike, interrupted,

mean? Gilbert raised

"Yeah!"

into Gilbert's

went to work, and Mom said we have to

was something Sherilyn had said to calm Jenna when she was fussing for her

upset Gilbert, Jenna patted his chest, "Don't be sad, Mr.

"Heh."

out a soft laugh, hugging the little girl

he be? He was

her sleeves as she walked. "Are

of them whispering together, she frowned slightly, urging, "What are you waiting for? Get up, wash up, and let's

"Yes, Mom!"

clutched her stomach, hurrying out. "Mom,

then!" Sherilyn patted her daughter's head, proud that

Gilbert, you're

"Sure."

on his lips as he lowered his gaze to Sherilyn. His eyes... they held a world

there something on my