Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1174

Two days later.

Afternoon.

Gilbert's phone buzzed. It was Sherilyn. When he answered, he could hear both her and their daughter chatting on the other end.

Sherilyn: "It's connected, Jenna. Talk to Daddy."

There was a bit of shuffling, then Jenna's tiny, sweet voice piped up, "Uh...hello? Hello? Daddy, can you hear Jenna?"

Gilbert's lips curled into a wide grin. "Daddy can hear you, Jenna! What do you want to tell Daddy?"

"Daddy," Jenna said, her voice as soft as whipped cream. "Mommy made your favorite roast chicken today! Me and Mommy are waiting for you to come home so we can eat together."

"Roast chicken? Mommy's special recipe?" Gilbert's heart melted instantly. "That already sounds delicious. I'll make sure to come home early, then."

Jenna handed the phone back to her mother. "Mommy, Daddy said he's coming home early!"

Sherilyn laughed as she took the phone. Her voice was gentle and warm, this time directed at Gilbert. "So, can you come home for dinner tonight?"

"I can," Gilbert replied, his chuckle deep and soft. "I'll be off work on time. No business dinners tonight."

"Alright. Jenna and I will wait for you."

"Perfect."

phone down, glanced at the stack of paperwork

few moments later,

it was

"Mr. Nine."

furrowed

back

expected. Gilbert's

her to Golden Oak Manor first," he

he was busy

"Yes, Mr. Nine."

finish the report in front of

Nine, there's a problem... Caroline's not

mean? You're just escorting her to Golden Oak Manor. Why won't

Nolan sounded embarrassed. "She said, either Mr. Johnson comes himself, or you do.

almost laughed. That was just like

brother really make it

tried calling his brother's number-no answer.

gave up for now

here. I'll take her to

then packed up his things,

with me. We're heading