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."

eyes with his own, filled with affection, Gilbert reassured her, "Don't worry, I can take care of you and

added with a mix of pride and shyness, "The alimony I paid you, I earned it

let's start planning the wedding. We, you,

rambled on, lost in his own

"Alright."

already you're planning away? You should rest now. After the IV, you'll feel sleepy; lie down and get a good nap. The more you rest, the quicker you'll recover." "Okay." Gilbert obediently closed his mouth and nodded

pulled the blanket over him. "Close

"You won't leave?"

"No, I won't."

closed his eyes, and soon, he was sound

him sleep, listening to his steady breathing, deep

...

day at the hospital, Sherilyn headed to the set early

Sherilyn was gone, but he found Francis sitting by his

almost cutting the apple peel, and shot his brother an

me? What, am I some

what

frowned, shaking

his

the nt of unease in his

an

to the set. Look at you, all

towards the nightstand, "She left you a