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.

her respite was short-lived. Not long after, the door creaked open again, and

on earth was he

her eyes shut, refusing

tray in his hands, setting it down on

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

leaned down, attempting to lift

at him, "Why are you being so annoying? Can't you just leave me

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

felt a sudden sting in her

Knock, knock, knock!

suddenly echoed with a series of

them

called out,

and Gilbert

on," Sherilyn urged him. "Don't

agreed, understanding her

her and went over to the door, opening it.

"Morning, Daddy," Jenna chirped,

on her tiptoes and

clearly eager to go

there? I want

Mommy!"

scooping Jenna up in

her path.