Chapter 1239

A few days later.

Sherilyn had finished packing up, ready to move to Starfall Drive.

The night before, she'd sent Gilbert a message.

He replied, but his response was brief.

[I understand.]

Just those few words.

Early the next morning.

Sherilyn took Jenna downstairs. Jenna clutched the Minnie Mouse doll James had given her.

"Mommy, where are we moving to?"

Sophia had already told her they'd be moving today.

"We're moving to Starfall Drive," Sherilyn explained. “The house there is big too,

with two gardens one in front and one in back-and there's a swing set..."

She'd had that installed just for Jenna.

just like this one, and all your toys

"Oh." Jenna nodded, satisfied.

door. "Daddy's

can

moving house was something a family did

pang in her chest, hesitating

"Jenna."

figure stepped through the

"Daddy!"

face lit up. She ran straight to him. "Daddy's

daughter into

in the sweet scent of his little girl, holding her tightly, as if letting go would tear

her arms around his neck, beaming

at Sherilyn. She stood there,

and smiled.

a gentle smile on

"Okay."

cars rolled out in a neat line, heading toward

there, opening the

boxes, setting

time everything was ready,

his watch and set Jenna down on the sofa,

time for

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