Scars Of A Broken Bond by Calv Momose

Sabrina marveled at Jennie’s perceptiveness. She ruffled Jennie’s hair affectionately. “I’m pregnant.”

“Pregnant?”

“Yes, with a little baby,” Sabrina confirmed, guiding Jennie’s hand to her belly.

Furrowed her brow, Jennie questioned, “But why can’t I feel it?”

“He’s still tiny. He’ll grow bigger over time.”

Jennie nodded, her attention focused on Sabrina’s belly, quietly curious.

The car fell into a sudden silence.

evident on Jennie’s face, Sabrina probed gently as Jennie remained

at Sabrina. Carefully, she ventured, “Sabrina, will you and Tyrone send

bond with Sabrina and Tyrone. She dreaded

had it that Sunny’s parents, unable to conceive previously, had adopted him. After his mother got pregnant, Sunny was sent

touched Sabrina deeply. Sabrina could still recall how she felt when being labeled as illegitimate. The fear of being abandoned by her father or grandparents haunted her dreams. She understood Jennie’s emotions at this moment.

never entertained the thought

baby arrives, you’ll be six. You’ll have so much fun playing with the baby. I’m sure the baby will adore

longed to remain by her side

nestled into Sabrina’s arms and promised, “I’ll

the smile, Sabrina gently corrected, “Jennie, you’re still a child. You don’t need to take care of

“Okay!” Jennie nodded enthusiastically.

led Jennie by the hand as