Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1011

From afar, the gates to the Johnson Estate swung open as if on cue, allowing the car to glide smoothly up to the grand entrance. Gilbert, in a gesture that had become second nature, scooped up Jenna into his arms, earning a slight frown from Sherilyn.

"Jenna's getting too big to be carried around all the time," she commented.

"She's still my little girl," Gilbert retorted with a dismissive chuckle, adding, "Besides, she's just had surgery. She needs to take it easy." With that, he stepped out of the car, holding Jenna close.

Sherilyn shook her head, silently protesting his indulgence.

At the front door, Francis, along with Rebecca White and James, were already waiting.

"Daddy!" James shouted from a distance, looking up at Francis for approval.

"Go ahead," Francis nodded, giving his son the green light.

With a hop in his step, James rushed over, arms flailing. "Jenna!"

Gilbert gently set Jenna down, encouraging her, "Look, James is here to pick you up. Go on."

warming up to James as he hesitated for a second before taking her

a surprise for you and loads of

excitement as they

caught her

stronger, we'll discipline her as needed. If she's naughty, I'll take the punishment with her. You can dole it out." Sherilyn couldn't help but laugh at his words, her irritation fading.

the entrance,

Turning

she hesitated. "Maybed

like a family dinner, and

with a frown. "Leave to where? You promised

"But..."

are no buts," Francis insisted firmly. "Sherilyn is your friend, and Gilbert knows everything. He's happy for us. Stay." "Gilbert, Sherilyn," Francis greeted as

a warm smile. "Ms. White, it's

you, Mr. Harrison,"

linked arms with Rebecca. "Let them catch up.

them, Gilbert teased, looking at

nodded in

"Let's talk inside."