Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 854

"Don't say that!" Gilbert shook his head urgently, interrupting her. "Saving Galen was for Jenna. Jenna is my daughter, and anything I do for her is what I should do."

"Right..." Sherilyn nodded with a smile. "You're right. Jenna would be thrilled to know how much you care about her."

She paused, then shifted the topic. "I've had a misunderstanding these past few days... I thought... you had abandoned Jenna."

That was the truth. She really had thought she was the only one worrying about Jenna...

"You're right, we're Jenna's parents. Our love for her is equal."

her hands clasped in front of her. "You need to get well soon. Jenna hasn't seen you in days... She's about to have surgery, and seeing you beforehand would definitely make her happy." "Sherilyn...?" Gilbert's unease

shallow breath and looked into his eyes. "For Jenna,

stiffened, then nodded

much. She didn't know much about his situation, but she knew he didn't want to return to the

and three daughters. "His kids, really, they've done nothing but backstab feud, and betray each other." These were the words Gilbert had

meant a mix of wealth and danger

stirred. Was Sherilyn worried about him? His chest

closing off their previous conversation. "You've just woken up. You need your rest. I'll leave you be for now. When you're feeling better, go see Jenna." Gilbert's lips parted slightly, choked with unspoken words. A thousand thoughts at the tip of his tongue, but all

I'll be going

those words, Sherilyn turned away, not looking

Gilbert whispered her name almost inaudibly. What he hadn't finished saying was: "Sherilyn, could you... stay by my side? In the future, I'll protect you and Jenna just like this