Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 811

Sherilyn was finally back at Sunset Ridge, feeling a sense of relief as she stepped into the comforting embrace of home.

"Mommy's home!" Jenna's little feet pounded across the floor as she threw herself into Sherilyn's arms, eagerly looking around her for someone else.

Mr. Gilbert had kept his word; he promised Jenna that Mommy would return today, and here she was!

"Mr. Gilbert... Oh, it's Mr. Ferguson, hi!" Jenna's big eyes blinked in surprise, realizing that the man accompanying her mother was Mr. Ferguson, not Mr. Gilbert.

"Hey there, Jenna," Edgar greeted with a smile, gently ruffling Jenna's hair before turning his gaze to Sherilyn. "Sherilyn, you should rest with Jenna. I'll head out now."

"Sure," Sherilyn replied with a grateful smile. She escorted him to the door, "For all you've done, let's have dinner together sometime? Galen can join us too."

It was the least she could do to express her gratitude for their help through the ordeal. Edgar paused, his smile briefly faltering, "Yeah, that sounds great."

him as he nodded, feeling a lump in his throat, but he said nothing more before

and prepared to catch up on some much-needed sleep. Jenna, clutching her Minnie Mouse doll, nestled close to her mother. "Mommy, I'll stay

softness. "Mommy," Jenna looked up, her voice a whisper, "Do you like Mr.

pouted, her voice slightly

"Mommy," Jenna burrowed deeper into Sherilyn's embrace, "He came last

was surprised;

to look after Jenna

Ridge? Then she remembered

hadn't she? Yes,

hospital, Gilbert

all a bit of a blur, with her fever and emotions making everything seem dreamlike. But it wasn't a dream; he really

her. And he had taken care of Jenna, too.

en

their mutual decision to part ways, Gilbert's willingness to