Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1240

"Why?" Jenna's little brow furrowed in confusion. “Aren't families supposed to live together?"

Family...

Gilbert's eyes grew wet. He felt a crushing guilt toward his daughter-he was about to let her down.

"Jenna." He rested a trembling hand on her tiny shoulder, struggling to find the words. "Daddy and Mommy can't get married anymore. From now on... we won't be a family."

In his heart, they would always be his family-his only, his forever loves. But now, he had no choice but to break her heart.

"Not married... not a family..." Jenna's small shoulders shook, and her wide eyes brimmed with tears. Her voice was trembling, already on the verge of sobs. "But why?"

"I'm so sorry." Gilbert's chest tightened painfully. He felt he'd failed her completely.

"Daddy broke his promise. From now on, you have to listen to Mommy, okay? When Daddy has time, he'll come visit you. Is that alright?"

Jenna's lips quivered. She didn't answer. Tears spilled over and she suddenly shouted, "No!"

"Jenna?" Gilbert froze.

marry Mommy! You promised we'd always be a

want Daddy anymore either! I don't like

Gilbert's heart ached as he reached

Jenna jerked away, refusing his embrace, and

throwing herself into

as she wrapped Jenna

w-w-wah..." Jenna sobbed uncontrollably in her mother's arms.

voice caught in her throat. She had no idea how to comfort

Gilbert, her expression torn, full of helpless sorrow. He had told her not to

was

else could he have

off. They were

separate ways.

chosen to be the one

it was being stabbed, but he couldn't say

into her

go now, okay?" He stood there, waiting, but the small figure in Sherilyn's

at Sherilyn with a strained smile. He spoke quietly, "I'm leaving. Please...