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 family! You lied!" Her words

don't want Daddy

Gilbert's heart ached as

away, refusing his embrace, and

she cried, throwing herself into her

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

uncontrollably in her mother's arms. "Bad Daddy!

throat. She had

full of helpless sorrow. He

was his

what else could he

wedding was off.

their separate ways. One

be the reason—and he'd chosen to be

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

alone!" Jenna hiccupped, burrowing deeper into

there, waiting, but the small

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