Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1189

Chapter 1189

Gilbert felt a sharp pang in his heart.

He tried to explain himself, saying he just wanted to cheer her up, but it only made her even more upset.

He opened his mouth to say something—

"Daddy!"

Jenna came trotting down the stairs, waving her "pop quiz" paper high in the air and thrusting it toward Gilbert.

"Look! Check it out, Daddy!"

"Alright, let's see."

Gilbert had no choice but to shift his attention to his daughter for the moment. He bent down, scooping her up. "Let's have a look... Wow, a perfect score! Jenna, you're amazing!"

"Over here!"

Jenna pointed to the couch. "You have to sit down and look at it properly!"

"You got it!"

When it came to his daughter, Gilbert never said no.

...

Later that evening, Sherilyn came out of the bathroom, hair still damp from her shower. Gilbert was leaning against the headboard, phone in hand, talking quietly.

"Yeah, let's do it that way. Talk soon."

suddenly grinned. "Hanging up in such a

eyes, teasing, "Who

Gilbert shook his head, frowning as he handed her the phone. "It was Charles. Work

"If you say so..."

tone edged with sarcasm. "True or

covers and lay down with her back

she still upset he'd kept things from

genuinely apologetic. "I kept it from you because I was afraid you'd be upset-like now. I really just didn't want

how that turned

at him.

hand like he was swearing an oath.

held out

for?" Gilbert

Sherilyn immediately withdrew her hand. "Forget

her the phone. Was she really about to

"The passcode is

took the phone without hesitation and

was a photo

the

was

of her-

in full costume,

as the lead

he

shook her head and pushed the thought aside, scrolling through

had this

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255