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.

together. "You said you'd marry Mommy! You promised we'd always be

want Daddy anymore either! I don't like

ached as he reached

Jenna jerked away, refusing his embrace, and ran straight to

Mommy!" she cried, throwing

unshed tears as she wrapped Jenna close, her own heart breaking for

w-w-wah..." Jenna sobbed uncontrollably in her mother's arms. "Bad Daddy! I

her throat. She had no idea how to comfort

full of helpless sorrow. He had told

this was

else could he have

wedding was off. They

separate ways.

chosen to be the

Gilbert's heart felt like it was being stabbed, but he

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

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

feet, glancing at Sherilyn with a strained smile. He spoke quietly, "I'm leaving. Please... try to calm her down." Sherilyn nodded slowly, tears clinging to