Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1147

"Yeah," Gilbert nodded, a smug grin plastered across his face, "Absolutely."

He gave his brother a playful pat on the shoulder, "No need to be jealous, big bro. You're not far behind."

Hearing the commotion, Sherilyn looked up from her book, her lips curling into a smile, "Hey, Francis, you're back."

"Yeah," Francis nodded, stepping closer, his voice warm with gratitude, "Thanks for everything you've done these past few days."

"Don't mention it, big bro."

"Dad!" James ran over, his little feet barely making a sound on the carpet. "Uncle Gilbert!"

"Daddy!" Jenna followed suit, her voice a sweet echo. "Uncle Gilbert!"

Each child was promptly scooped up into the arms of their father.

Sherilyn watched them with a fond smile, "Francis, fancy staying for dinner tonight?"

"Afraid not."

Francis shook his head, holding James securely, "I'm just here to pick up James. We'll head back now."

"Sorry about that. Another time, though. Plenty of chances ahead."

"I get it."

Sherilyn chuckled, "Just teasing, Francis. James's bags are already in the car. Safe travels, big bro."

"Thanks." Francis gave a warm nod, a thought suddenly crossing his mind, "Oh, Sherilyn, are you free any time soon?"

"Uh..."

blinked, slightly puzzled, "Is there something up,

"Yeah."

in his eyes, "I'll give you a

"Come on..."

not now? What's the big

your business." Francis teased, "Not

Gilbert: "..."

laugh, nodding, "I'll

conversation wrapped up, the

little ones had

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reluctant to part.

sad," James said earnestly, holding

Jenna pouted adorably, "You better keep your

will! Once you're in school,

other all the time. Be gone Other all the

and healthy, okay?"

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"I will!"

leaving now.

"I'll miss you too!"

barely managing to

the pouring rain, Francis bundled James into the car and drove away

the door, watching until the car disappeared from view, lost in

"Sherilyn?"

gentle shake, "What are you