Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

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When Gilbert brought it up with such gravity, Sherilyn couldn't help but ask, "Is it some special occasion or something?"

With a mysterious smile, Gilbert dodged the question. "You'll see when the day comes."

All this mystery?

Sherilyn pondered for a moment. Her birthday had already passed, and his was yet to come... After all, she remembered the birthday of the man she'd had a crush on for years.

Their wedding anniversary? What wedding anniversary could there possibly be to celebrate for a divorced couple?

Unable to figure out what special day it might be, she decided to just wait and see.

...

Saturday morning.Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Gilbert dropped Sherilyn off at the dance studio, reminding her, "Don't forget about our date tonight. I'll pick you up."

"Got it."

Sherilyn had to suppress the urge to roll her eyes. How many times did he need to mention it?

His persistent nagging only made her more curious. What on earth was so important about today?

Afternoon.

While changing, Sherilyn's phone rang.

It was Sophia, sounding frantic. "Sherilyn! Are you busy? Can you make it? Jenna's not doing well!"

What? At those words, Sherilyn's heart skipped a beat. "What's wrong with Jenna? Where are you guys?" "Jenna's got both ends erupting..."

Sherilyn's vision blurred for a moment. "I'll call an ambulance right now, let's meet at the hospital!"

"Okay!"

After hanging up, Sherilyn quickly changed and rushed to the hospital.

She arrived at the emergency department entrance before the ambulance, ready to wait for Jenna.

When the ambulance arrived, Sophia stepped out, holding Jenna in her arms.

"Jenna."

Sherilyn immediately went forward, gently taking Jenna from Sophia's arms.

Even though she was frantic on the inside, she dared not show it in front of Jenna.

If the mother is scared, the child will only be more frightened.

"Mommy." Jenna nestled into her mother's arms, her big eyes watery. "I feel bad."

"I know, sweetheart." Sherilyn touched Jenna's sweaty face. "Just hang in there, okay? You'll feel better after seeing the doctor."

"Mm-hmm." Jenna burrowed further into her mother's embrace.

"Let's let the doctor take a look, okay?"

After examining her, the emergency doctor confirmed Jenna had acute gastroenteritis. Due to Jenna's preexisting conditions, they decided to admit her.

Once the admission paperwork was done, Sherilyn contacted Elijah.

He was Jenna's primary doctor and knew her condition best.

Elijah wasn't on duty that night, but he came right over after receiving the call.

After examining Jenna, Elijah agreed

with the emergency doctor's

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diagnosis. "It's acute gastroenteritis. Considering Jenna's condition, it's best she stays hospitalized

"Thank you." Sherilyn finally let out a sigh of relief, apologizing, "I'm sorry for making you come all this way."

"Don't mention it."

Elijah shook his head with a smile. "You made the right call. Please let me know right away if there are any changes in Jenna's condition."

He continued, "Jenna's condition is

currently stable. Just keep up with

the regular check-ups and

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treatments. Call me anytime f

"Will do, thank you."

After bidding Elijah goodbye, Sherilyn returned to Jenna's side.

Jenna's eyes were watery, her lashes damp. In a raspy little voice, she asked, "Mommy, are you going to leave?"

The little one was trying to be 'generous'. "Mommy, you go on. Jenna can stay here, okay?"

Hearing her daughter's understanding words twisted Sherilyn's heart, bringing a surge of emotion to her throat and nose. After taking a deep breath, she hugged Jenna. "Mommy's not going anywhere. I'll stay right here with Jenna, okay?" "Really?" Jenna's teary eyes suddenly sparkled with life, but then she hesitated. "Is that okay? Don't you have things to do?" "Not at all." Holding her daughter close, Sherilyn soothed her softly. "Being with Jenna is more important than anything else."