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.

Jenna's little voice was plaintive, the tiniest hint

apologized at once. "Tonight, I promise I'll come home and spend the whole

up. "You have to keep your promise! I'll wait for you at

"I will. I promise."

says you're really busy! Go back to

"Alright. Bye, Jenna."

the phone back to Sherilyn.

couch

off guard. She glanced down-the call

waiting for

phone to her ear. She opened

Gilbert spoke

she replied

home tonight," he said

"Alright."

silence fell between

to work. I'll hang up

"Okay."

seconds later, the

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

sky

Gilbert came home.

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