Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 856

As they were speaking, Sherilyn walked in.

"Mommy!"

Jenna wriggled free from Gilbert and rushed towards Sherilyn.

"Hey there."

Sherilyn caught her daughter in a hug, surprised and chuckling, "What's all this about? You still think of mommy even with Mr. Gilbert around?" "Mommy."

Jenna's chubby cheeks rubbed against her mom's neck, her voice a bit hoarse.

"Jenna's not scared, and you shouldn't be either."

Sherilyn paused, her nose tingling, eyes quickly filling with tears.

She quickly lifted her head, blinking rapidly, struggling to hold back her tears, "Alright, mommy and Jenna are both brave."

"Mommy." Jenna lifted her tiny hand, hooking her little finger, "Pinky promise."

"...Okay." Sherilyn, with tears in her eyes, smiled and hooked her daughter's tiny finger.

"A pinky promise means we have to keep our word!"

"Mhm, okay."

Sherilyn choked up in agreement, pulling her daughter tightly into her embrace...

Everything was ready.

and Jenna, one after the other, were taken into the operating

was expected to last about

had come over, but given the lengthy surgery, Sherilyn had them leave after Jenna was

Gilbert from a distance. Ever since he had shared Gilbert's story with Sherilyn, he wasn't sure where

now wasn't the time

staying. After all, Jenna's parents were

Sherilyn, nor to Jenna. Staying

then, come back in

same, "I've got a double shift today, I'll get off early and come by. Text me if you need anything brought over." "Alright... go on,

After

them off,

room

and

Sleft with Gilbert, Sherilet

Gilbert

Jenna, one for

down on the couch,

just before ten in the morning, time to patiently wait. She slowly closed

God protect Jenna and

some food

picking

without much interest.

tried to encourage the other

operating room doors

he was