Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1232

Chapter 1232

"Mom.” Jenna snuggled into her mother's arms, her voice sweet and coaxing. "Is Dad super busy again?"

Sherilyn could only nod. "Yes, he is."

"So can I call him?"

Sherilyn hesitated for a moment, then picked up her phone. "Let's give it a try. If Dad isn't busy right now, he'll answer."

"Yay!" Jenna's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Quick, Mom, dial his number!"

"Alright."

Sherilyn unlocked her phone and called Gilbert.

The line rang once, twice-just as the third ring started, someone picked up. A familiar male voice came through.

"Hello?"

"Daddy!"

Jenna didn't need any prompting. She clasped the phone with both hands,

grinning from ear to ear. "It's me, Jenna!"

"Jenna." Gilbert's tone instantly softened.

you. I haven't seen you in days, you know.” Jenna's little voice was plaintive, the tiniest hint of

my fault. I'm so sorry, Jenna..." Gilbert apologized at once. "Tonight, I promise I'll come home and spend the whole evening

up. "You have to

"I will. I promise."

Go back to work now,

"Alright. Bye, Jenna."

the phone back to Sherilyn. "I'm done!

she hopped off the couch and scampered off to

She glanced down-the call was still

was waiting for

then pressed the phone to her ear.

spoke

Yeah," she replied

be home tonight," he

"Alright."

brief, awkward silence

back to work. I'll

"Okay."

seconds later, the

at the now-dark screen. She let out a long,

o'clock. The sky was

Gilbert came home.

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