Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1008

The door to the room opened silently, a testament to the care with which Gilbert entered. His eyes immediately found Jenna, who, despite being half-asleep, managed to muster a greeting for him.

"Mr. Gilbert."

"Hey there, kiddo."

Glancing at Sherilyn, he subtly nodded towards the door, his voice barely above a whisper. "I'll stay with Jenna, get her back to sleep... Why don't you head down to the dining room?" "Why?" Sherilyn asked, puzzled.

"Just go, you'll see," he urged without offering further explanation. Gently pulling her to her feet, he then lay down beside Jenna.

Waving her off, he added, "Go on, then."

Feeling a mix of curiosity and reluctance due to not wanting to disturb Jenna's descent into slumber, Sherilyn left the room without further questions and made her way downstairs.

neared the dining room, a delightful aroma wafted towards her, igniting a hunger she hadn't realized was there. Her stomach betrayed her with a loud grumble just as she was spotted by a smiling staff member at the dining table. "Good evening, Ms. Gomez," the staff member

a smile, returning the greeting. "You're

all the staff members to help her recognize faces and prevent any of the Harrison family's spies from sneaking in unnoticed. This particular

member clarified, "I'm one of the chefs from the main house. Mr. Gilbert asked me to prepare a special

continued, "Please, have a seat,

you," Sherilyn said, taking the

staff member then unveiled the dish. "This

"Thanks."

arranged for this surprise. It must have been Candida's doing, she thought, possibly Naomi's, now that Naomi

this hour? Yet, there it was-a beautifully prepared fish dish. Her

is

the spicy and sour sauce you like. Go ahead, it's all protein,

He added:

enough. Any thinner and it