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"Then shut it."
Sherilyn turned away from him, sitting by the bed with an annoyed expression. "Jenna needs rest. Keep it down,
don't disturb her."
Gilbert opened his mouth to speak but ended up swallowing his words.
On the bed, Jenna mumbled in her sleep, sounding uncomfortable.
"Jenna?" Sherilyn checked on her. When Jenna didn't wake, she prepared to lift her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJenna always slept better when held, especially when sick; otherwise, she tended to get restless.
"Let me."
As Sherilyn stood up, Gilbert stepped forward.
"You?" Sherilyn eyed him skeptically. "You're down to one good arm."
"How heavy can Jenna be?"
As they spoke, Gilbert leaned down and,
"There, Jenna. Alle
Slowly, Jenna calmed down.
In the afternoon, Sophia returned.
Jenna was awake, cradled in Gilbert's arms, looking much better.
"I'll take her," Sophia said, reaching out. "Mr.
inson, you haven't e Why don't you and Shaten,
grab something to eat?"
Following Sherilyn's instructions, Sophia had only prepared food for Jenna.
"Sure."
Gilbert nodded, handing Jenna to Sophia. He patted Jenna's head. "Eat well, and mommy and | will be back
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmsoon." "Okay..."
Jenna's voice was soft, her little arm waving. "Bye, mommy, bye, mister."
Despite being sick, her cheekiness shone through. "Mister, remember to buy mommy something tasty."
Gilbert chuckled, nodding. "Of course, I'll remember."
Neither of them had much appetite, so they found a nearby diner each
cred a simple meal, j
fill their stomachs.
Since Gilbert was dealing with his injured arm, it was actually Sherilyn who finished her meal first.