Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 756

"Hmm."

After ending the call, Sherilyn closed her eyes, tears gently rolling down her cheeks. She whispered a silent prayer for her daughter Jenna, hoping the good fortune mentioned on the phone would truly bring a new beginning to her life. Wiping away her tears, she took a moment to freshen up in the bathroom before heading back to the hospital room.

Gilbert had been waiting so long that his impatience was almost palpable. "What took you so long? Did the film crew call you back?"

"No."

Sherilyn shook her head as she sat down beside his bed. "I'm off today, so there's no need to go to the set."

"So, you mean you can spend the whole day with me?"

The hope in his eyes was nearly overflowing.

Sherilyn hesitated for a moment before nodding, "Yes, I can."

"That's wonderful."

Gilbert smiled, taking her hand warmly into his, "Sherilyn, you're amazing."

Sherilyn just gave him a gentle smile, not saying a word.

"Sherilyn."

with affection, Gilbert reassured her, "Don't worry, I can take care of you and Jenna. We'll have a good

pride and shyness, "The alimony I paid you, I earned it all

planning the wedding. We, you, me, and Jenna, we'll

lost in his

"Alright."

now. After the IV, you'll feel sleepy; lie down and get a good nap. The more you rest, the

him lie down and pulled the blanket over him. "Close your eyes, go to

"You won't leave?"

"No, I won't."

eyes, and

down. Sherilyn watched him sleep, listening

...

hospital, Sherilyn headed to the set early the

but he found Francis sitting by his bed, peeling an apple. "Big

almost cutting the apple peel, and shot his brother an annoyed

not want to see me?

not what

frowned, shaking

his

around the nt

an

looking." Francis shook his head, "Sherilyn went to the set. Look at you,

towards the nightstand, "She