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."

he nodded, feeling a lump in his throat, but he said nothing

inside, Sherilyn had a quick bite, took a shower, and prepared to catch up on some much-needed sleep. Jenna, clutching her Minnie Mouse doll, nestled close to her

Jenna looked up, her voice

with Mr. Ferguson now," Jenna pouted, her voice slightly muffled, "Don't you like Mr. Gilbert

Mr. Gilbert was someone special. "Mommy," Jenna burrowed deeper into Sherilyn's embrace,

was surprised;

after Jenna at

Ridge? Then she remembered

him too, hadn't

Gilbert

emotions making everything seem

see her. And he had taken

en

to step in and help meant a lot to