Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 878

"Mommy..."

Jenna's soft voice drifted in from the other room.

Peering inside, Gilbert said, "Jenna's awake. Stay with her. I'll take care of the situation."

"Okay."

Sherilyn nodded, realizing she couldn't avoid this any longer.

"Smile," Gilbert gently reminded her. "Kids are sensitive. We don't want Jenna to feel that her mommy is upset."

"I understand." Sherilyn nodded again, calming her emotions before heading in to join Jenna.

After helping Jenna get washed and dressed, Sherilyn brought her out for breakfast, only to see that Gilbert had already left.

Remembering his advice, Sherilyn kept her spirits up.

"It's breakfast time! We've got your favorite—mini dumplings!"

"Yay! Jenna wants lots!"

...

The fallout from the scandal came quickly.

That morning, the usual delivery of medication was late, prompting Sherilyn to think about retrieving it herself.

Just as she was about to leave, the nurse arrived, seemingly unaware of Sherilyn, and instead greeted the cleaner tidying up the living area.

"Here with the meds?" the cleaner asked.

"Yes," replied the nurse.

"Hey... do you think the rumors are true?"

"With photos out there, it seems so."

"What?" The cleaner sounded shocked. "She's got a child and still acts so recklessly?"

"Having a kid doesn't stop anyone. Heard she's been married and divorced. It's always been chaotic!"

"Right! And that Neon Nights Bar is just a playground for the rich!"

"That place is notorious for mistresses!"

"!!"