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.

at home. He couldn't quite read her expression, but he

on makeup to hide how exhausted she felt. Normally, Sherilyn never

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

silence, inhaling deeply before

name.

if she'd

moment, there was an understanding between

smile. "You wanted

he swallowed, the words thick in

rough. "I...

if bracing herself for what had to come

avoiding this for days. Tonight, it had to

Gilbert's eyes reddened, and a gray tinge spread across his face. He stumbled over

together tightly in

damp with unshed tears, clumping

of college, working in a diner with

was a blade, slicing straight through

had been tearing him apart, over and over.

"Sherilyn, I..."

parted, but shame kept him from even saying

need to say it. Sherilyn understood. She drew herself

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