Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1121

Sherilyn lay on the bed with her eyes closed, not bothering to even lift an eyelid.

The mattress dipped beside her as Gilbert sat down.

"Sherilyn," he called softly, resting a hand on her shoulder. He gave her a gentle nudge. "Come on, get up and eat something, okay?"

Sherilyn remained silent, ignoring him entirely.

"Please," Gilbert coaxed her in a gentle voice. "You need to eat so you can take your medicine."

He was being annoyingly persistent.

"I'm not hungry," Sherilyn muttered, keeping her eyes shut and shaking her head.

"That's not good," Gilbert frowned slightly, trying to help her sit up. "Are you feeling weak? Do you want me to help you?"

"I said I'm not hungry!" Sherilyn snapped, suddenly opening her eyes and pushing him away with irritation. "I don't want to eat or take any meds! I just want to sleep, okay? Let me sleep!"

She turned away from him, pulling the comforter over her head.

"Just leave, and don't forget to close the door," she added, her voice muffled by the blanket.

Despite her outburst, Gilbert didn't seem upset, only resigned. Sherilyn heard him stand up and walk toward the door.

Finally, some peace, she thought, breathing a sigh of relief as she peeked out from under the covers. His intrusion had scattered her sleepiness, and she'd have to try to coax it back again.

after, the door creaked open

earth was

her eyes shut, refusing to

hands, setting it down on the bedside table before sitting back on the edge

he urged gently, looking at her back. "I know you're not really

down, attempting

open in surprise. She glared at him, "Why are you being so

I can't," Gilbert replied, holding her close. "I won't leave you alone

sudden sting

Knock, knock, knock!

with

of them

voice called out,

and Gilbert exchanged

Sherilyn urged him. "Don't

agreed, understanding

and went over to the door, opening

"Morning, Daddy," Jenna chirped,

on her tiptoes

clearly eager to go in.

I want

Mommy!"

Gilbert said, scooping Jenna up

her path.