Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 969

Since Gilbert was still catching some Z's, Sherilyn decided to swing by Jenna's room first.

Sophia was there, keeping Jenna company. She whispered as Sherilyn entered, "She's still out like a light, but she's been fussing a bit in her sleep." The little munchkin was sprawled out on the bed, her arms thrown above her head, her chubby cheeks glistening where tears had wet her eyelashes. Sherilyn took the little girl's hand gently and sighed, "She must've gotten a scare."

"Yeah."

...

Next door, Gilbert's eyes flickered open.

"Mr. Gilbert, you're awake?" Charles, who had been on vigil by his bedside, stood up immediately, concerned. "How are you feeling?"

Gilbert frowned, glancing at his left arm, which was wrapped up tight in bandages.

Clearly, he was in a hospital, post-surgery.

He shook his head, trying to sit up, insisting on getting out of bed.

"What do you need, Mr. Gilbert?"

Charles tried to hold him back, "Should I get a nurse, or... Don't get up, please..."

"Tch!"

Gilbert scowled in annoyance, "I'm fine. How's Jenna? And Sherilyn? Are they here too? I need to check on them..."

"Mr. Gilbert, you've just come around from anesthesia; you really shouldn't be moving around just yet..."

"Move!"

"Mr. Gilbert..."

door swung open,

can you keep Mr. Gilbert in bed,

behind her, Sherilyn walked straight

wavered slightly as he

said a word, his defiance seemed to

you come for me? How's Jenna? Weren't you with her? Is she done with her check-up? What did

right in front of him, silent for

concern upon waking

of

"?"

aback, Gilbert couldn't help

was looking out for

"Alright."

without protest, "I'll listen to

he attempted to rise

"Jenna's fine."

next door, asleep. Hasn't woken up yet. Sophia's

they give her

shook her head, "The doctor said to let her sleep it off naturally. She's already on medication,

inquiring more about

finally felt at ease to lay back down.

want to be

"Okay."