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.

in days, you know.” Jenna's little voice was plaintive, the tiniest hint of a pout coming

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

face lit up. "You have to keep your promise! I'll wait for

"I will. I promise."

Go

"Alright. Bye, Jenna."

Jenna handed the phone back to Sherilyn. "I'm done! Now you talk

couch and

there, momentarily caught off guard. She glanced down-the call was still

waiting

her ear. She opened her mouth, but

spoke

she replied

be home tonight," he

"Alright."

silence fell

should get back to work. I'll

"Okay."

seconds later, the call

now-dark screen. She let out a long, silent

The sky was still

Gilbert came home.

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