Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1233

Chapter 1233

Gilbert stayed with Jenna the entire night.

Sherilyn didn't disturb them. She quietly retreated to her own room, giving father and daughter their time alone.

It was nearly nine o'clock when a knock sounded at her door.

She didn't need to ask who it was. Sherilyn stood, smoothed her clothes, and went to answer.

Outside, Gilbert stood tall and weary, his shirt rumpled from the long evening spent comforting Jenna. He managed a tired smile. "Can I come in?"

"Of course." Sherilyn stepped aside, holding the door open for him. "Come in."

"Thank you."

He walked in, and Sherilyn closed the door behind him before following to the living room. She took her usual spot on the sofa, sitting across from him with the coffee table between them.

For a long moment, neither spoke.

It was strange-only a small table separated them, but it felt like an impossible distance, as if a whole galaxy lay between where they sat.

Gilbert watched her in silence, studying her face closely.

was wearing makeup tonight, which was unusual for her at home. He couldn't quite read her expression, but he

to hide how exhausted she felt. Normally,

nothing but torment. How could anyone look well like that? Even he, after just a few sleepless nights, found

finally broke the silence, inhaling deeply

name.

if she'd been waiting. Their eyes

a fleeting moment, there was an understanding between them-something wordless,

small, wry smile. "You wanted

as he swallowed, the words thick

came out rough. "I... I

then nodded slowly, as if bracing herself for what had to

for days. Tonight, it had

face. He stumbled over the words. "That night, you must have been

caught. Her fingers twisted together tightly in her lap, knuckles

unshed tears, clumping together

woman, barely out of college, working in a diner with her newborn daughter...

word was a blade, slicing straight

had been tearing him apart, over and over.

"Sherilyn, I..."

voice faltered, lips parted, but shame kept

understood. She drew

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