Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1010

Sherilyn couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, noticing Gilbert was actually smiling amidst the situation. "Aren't you even a bit worried?"

She was genuinely concerned about him!

"Worried? Not really."

Gilbert shook his head, his smile broadening. "It's just the pinky, and on my left hand at that... Even if it never fully heals, it won't really affect much." "What kind of attitude is that?" Sherilyn couldn't help but frown.

"Don't be mad."

Seeing her reaction, Gilbert quickly tried to dial back his humor. "Didn't the doctor say it'll heal?"

"Yeah." Sherilyn sighed softly, advising him, "You need to follow through with the rehab exercises."

"Got it."

With a smile and a nod, Gilbert scooped up Jenna, and they headed out together.

Crossing the clinic's lobby, they spotted Caroline seated in a wheelchair from afar, with her caregiver Josie pushing her along.

Sherilyn glanced at Gilbert, questioning without words.

"What's up?" Gilbert seemed genuinely clueless.

What's up?

subtly towards Caroline, doubting

you going to

"Huh?"

Gilbert seemed to only

brief pause,

"No, let's not."

on his way, holding

What was going on?

was baffled, quickly catching up to him, her curiosity getting the better of her. "What's the deal

preferred it if we didn't interact with

to take it to the extent of not even acknowledging Caroline when they crossed paths. Sherilyn squinted, slightly irritated. "You're

"Weird? How?"

just want you, Jenna, and me to be happy together. Your happiness is what makes us happy. A happy home leads to prosperity. Your

suddenly looking up at

he just say... a

"You..."

"Mr. Gilbert!"

Jenna got impatient, cupping Gilbert's cheeks. "What are you and mommy talking

eyes crinkled

immediately including their

"My bad,

our Jenna?

were just talking about..."

a secret, father and daughter whispered to