Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

As they were speaking, Sherilyn walked in.

"Mommy!"

Jenna wriggled free from Gilbert and rushed towards Sherilyn.

"Hey there."

Sherilyn caught her daughter in a hug, surprised and chuckling, "What's all this about? You still think of mommy even with Mr. Gilbert around?" "Mommy."

Jenna's chubby cheeks rubbed against her mom's neck, her voice a bit hoarse.

"Jenna's not scared, and you shouldn't be either."

Sherilyn paused, her nose tingling, eyes quickly filling with tears.

She quickly lifted her head, blinking rapidly, struggling to hold back her tears, "Alright, mommy and Jenna are both brave."

"Mommy." Jenna lifted her tiny hand, hooking her little finger, "Pinky promise."

"...Okay." Sherilyn, with tears in her eyes, smiled and hooked her daughter's tiny finger.

"A pinky promise means we have to keep our word!"

"Mhm, okay."

Sherilyn choked up in agreement, pulling her daughter tightly into her embrace...

Everything was ready.

Galen and Jenna, one after the other, were taken into the operating room.

The surgery was expected to last about six hours.

Edgar and Rebecca White had come over, but given the lengthy surgery, Sherilyn had them leave after Jenna was taken in.

Edgar glanced at Gilbert from a distance. Ever since he had shared Gilbert's story with Sherilyn, he wasn't sure where they stood now. Had they reconciled?

But now wasn't the time to ask.

Edgar nodded, not insisting on staying. After all, Jenna's parents were there.

And he wasn't someone special to Sherilyn, nor to Jenna. Staying might just pressure Sherilyn.

"I'll head off then, come back in the evening."

Rebecca White did the same, "I've got a double shift today, I'll get off early and come by. Text me if you need anything brought over." "Alright... go on, don't be late."

After

ding them off, the waiting

room

and

Sleft with Gilbert, Sherilet

two nurses Gilbert had hired.

One for Jenna, one for Galen.

Sherilyn sat down on the couch, checking the time.

It was just before ten in the morning, time to patiently wait. She slowly closed her eyes, silently praying...

May God protect Jenna and Galen.

By noon, Sophia had brought some food over. Sherilyn and Gilbert barely had

an appetite, picking at their food

without much interest.

Neither tried to encourage the other to eat more.

At one in the afternoon, the operating room doors opened, and Galen came out.

Being the donor, he was expected to come out first.

"Sis." Galen was awake when he came out, though still a bit under the effects of anesthesia. "Galen." Sherilyn held his hand, "How are you feeling?"

"Fine, just sleepy..."

A nurse explained, "His condition is very stable, he can be moved back to his room now."

"Great, thank you!"

Sherilyn breathed a sigh of relief, and with the nurse, took Galen back to his room.

Though worried about Jenna, she couldn't neglect her brother.

"Galen!"

Unexpectedly, Malvina was there, waiting at the door of the room. As soon as she saw them, she rushed over.

Seeing Galen lying there, her eyes instantly reddened, and she glared at Sherilyn.

"You really did it! You got what you wanted!"

Not wanting to start a conflict, Sherilyn turned to Galen, "Rest up, I'll come to check on you later."

Galen understood, "Go, sis, don't worry about me."

"Alright."

Sherilyn nodded, instructed the nurse to take good care of Galen, and then returned to the operating room.

Two hours later, the surgery was over, and Jenna was brought out of the operating room.