Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 759

Jenna... Before all this, he'd used Jenna as leverage, forcing her into a situation where she felt she had no choice but to accept his proposal. But now, that threat had disappeared. Sherilyn's face lit up with a subtle smile. "Jenna is my daughter, and I'll take good care of her. You don't need to worry." She didn't dare mention the successful marrow match. With Gilbert's volatile personality, she was concerned about potential complications if he found out. Though the saying goes, 'A tiger doesn't eat its own cubs,' hadn't she been blindsided before when he used Jenna to pressure her? "Should I feel reassured?" Gilbert mulled over her words, his eyes darkening before breaking into a mocking laugh. "So, you're betting that even if you leave me, I wouldn't abandon Jenna, right?" Was this his true thought? Sherilyn was taken aback. She had considered this but didn't dare gamble with Jenna's safety and never attempted to confirm. Hearing him say this, Sherilyn couldn't help but feel a warmth in her heart.

She sighed softly, her voice low and gentle. "I'm grateful for how good you've been to Jenna. If you wish to visit her in the future, just give me a call beforehand." Sherilyn, moving at her own pace, lifted her hand to remove the ruby ring from her left ring finger and placed it on the table. Then, she picked up her backpack and stood up.

realizing she was truly leaving him. She no longer wanted him. Once she walked out, he would have no reason to hold her back. "Sherilyn!" In a panic, Gilbert spread his arms and hugged Sherilyn from behind. Since she was facing away, she couldn't see his look of humility

cheek pressed against her neck, he pleaded, "Don't go! You can't leave, I won't let you!" His voice choked with emotion, "Please don't leave me! What will I do without you? Sherilyn, I can't live without you!" He was all alone in the world, and Sherilyn was not just his lover but his family, his kin. She was

live without'... When I first moved to Crestwood, I thought I couldn't make it either. But look at me... I'm still here, aren't

part amicably, just like that?" "Back then?" Gilbert

calm. "I've come to understand that feelings can't be forced. I don't blame you for not liking me back then, and I hope you can understand and accept that I don't like you now... uh..." Before she could finish, her chin was squeezed tighter, causing Sherilyn to wince in pain. "Don't dress it up so nicely! Tell me the truth! You're willing to disregard even Jenna