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

at once. "Tonight, I promise

Jenna's face lit up. "You have to keep your promise!

"I will. I promise."

says you're really busy! Go back to work now, Daddy.

"Alright. Bye, Jenna."

back to Sherilyn. "I'm done! Now you talk

that, she hopped off the couch and scampered off

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

was waiting for

then pressed the phone to her ear. She opened her mouth, but

Gilbert spoke

Yeah," she replied without

be home tonight,"

"Alright."

awkward silence

back to work. I'll hang up

"Okay."

seconds later, the call

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

o'clock. The sky was still

Gilbert came home.

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