Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?



"Hey? Sophia!"

The moment Sherilyn heard the noise on the phone, her expression drastically changed as if her soul had left her body!

"Hey? Sophia! Can you hear me?"

The call hadn't disconnected, but there was no longer any sign of Sophia and Jenna's voices!

"What happened?"

Gilbert frowned, gripping her hand tightly.

"Something happened to Jenna!"

Sherilyn's head shot up, not only did she not pull away, but she gripped his hand even tighter. Her complexion was pale, and her gaze was fixed. "They've taken Jenna!"

Hearing this, Gilbert's expression darkened, his grip on her tightened as he grabbed the phone.

"It's me! Jenna's in trouble! I want you guys to immediately seal off all the entrances and exits to Sunset Ridge Community!"

"Check the Sunset Ridge Community's surveillance! Look for any suspicious individuals and vehicles!"

This call was to Charles.

After hanging up, he dialed another number.

"Nolan, it's me..."

Beside him, Sherilyn watched anxiously. Once he ended the call, she grabbed hold of him, "What's going on? Jenna... is she...?" "She'll be okay!"

Gilbert was just as worried as she was, but he couldn't let it show in front of her.

Wrapping his arms around her, he assured, "I promise you, Jenna will be unharmed!"ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

They were already nearing Sunset Ridge Community. As they spoke, the car turned into the neighborhood.

The community's security booth and the parking lot in front of the apartment building were filled with cars, belonging to the security team Charles had brought from the Harrison family.

Gilbert, holding Sherilyn, rushed out of the car.

"Mr. Gilbert!" Charles immediately came forward to greet them.

"What's the situation?" Gilbert nodded, "Any leads?"

"Yes," Charles nodded, "But, they've already left... We couldn't catch up."

It was expected.

If they had been caught so easily, then all these years One had been in operation would have been for nothing.

He obviously came prepared, with a full-proof plan.

"What do you mean?"

Sherilyn couldn't accept this outcome. Her eyes reddened as she spoke, her voice tearing through the air.

"Not caught up, what does that mean? Huh? Didn't you say, Jenna would be safe?"

"Sherilyn!"

Gilbert steadied her by the arms, his jaw clenched as he tried to comfort her, "Their target is me! They won't harm Jenna before achieving their goal..."

"How can you be sure?"

Sherilyn's eyes were bloodshot, shaking her head repeatedly.

Tears silently streamed down her cheeks, "Jenna is so young! Can she endure as much as an adult? She was@rying! She must have been in pain! Scared! Ah..."

She couldn't continue, her heart clenched tightly, the pain twisting within her.

"Sherilyn!"

Gilbert pulled her into his embrace,

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on it! Just wait a bit longer, we'll find Jenna soon!"

"Jenna..."

Sherilyn sobbed uncontrollably, her voice breaking. "My Jenna..."

Continuing like this, her body wouldn't hold up.

Gilbert carried her in his arms, taking her back to the apartment.

The apartment was eerily quiet, empty.

Gilbert placed Sherilyn on the couch. Her eyes swollen, she asked, "Is Sophia okay?"

"Don't worry."

When the incident happened, Sophia was with Jenna. When the kidnappers took Jenna, Sophia tried to stop them and got hurt.

At this moment, Charles had already arranged for her to be taken to the hospital.

"She's not badly hurt, just some superficial wounds."

"..." Sherilyn nodded, her tears continuously rolling down her cheeks.

Seeing her like this, Gilbert let go and made to stand.

"Where are you going?" Sherilyn asked nervously, holding onto him tightly, afraid he might disappear.

Gilbert's heart softened at her distress, his voice gentle, "I'm going to get you a wet towel, clean your face a bit."

"...Oh." Sherilyn, disheartened, let go of his hand.