Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel 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.

“Your room will be just like this one, and all your toys will come with us.”

“Oh.” Jenna nodded, satisfied.

Chin lifted, she peered at the door. “Daddy’s so busy lately. We’re moving today, but he isn’t back yet. How can we move if Daddy isn’t here?”

In her mind, moving house was something a family did together.

“Jenna…” Sherilyn felt a pang in her chest, hesitating as she tried to find the right words.

“Jenna.”

A tall figure stepped through the doorway—Gilbert had arrived.

“Daddy!”

Jenna’s face lit up. She ran straight to him. “Daddy’s home!”

“Hey there.” Gilbert bent down, scooping his daughter into his arms and pulling her close.