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.

voice breaking, anger and heartbreak mixing together. "You said you'd marry Mommy! You promised we'd always be a family! You lied!" Her words dissolved into sobs, her

want Mommy anymore! I don't want Daddy anymore either! I don't like

Gilbert's heart ached as

refusing his embrace,

she cried, throwing herself into

shone with unshed tears as she wrapped Jenna close, her own heart breaking for her daughter's

Jenna sobbed uncontrollably in her mother's arms. "Bad

She had no idea how

up at Gilbert, her expression torn, full of helpless sorrow. He had

this was his

what else could

wedding was off.

their separate ways.

had to be the reason—and he'd chosen

heart felt like it was being stabbed, but he couldn't say anything

alone!" Jenna hiccupped, burrowing deeper into her mother's embrace, her

a whisper "Then... Daddy will go now, okay?" He stood there, waiting, but the small figure in Sherilyn's arms didn't turn, didn't

shattered. He forced himself to his feet, glancing at Sherilyn with a strained smile. He spoke quietly, "I'm leaving. Please... try