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.

face, Sabrina probed gently as Jennie remained silent, appearing

Carefully, she ventured, “Sabrina, will you and Tyrone send me to my grandma’s

bond with Sabrina and Tyrone. She dreaded being separated from

student named Sunny had left school. Rumor had it that Sunny’s parents, unable to conceive previously, had adopted him.

felt when being labeled as illegitimate. The fear of being abandoned by her father or grandparents haunted her dreams. She understood Jennie’s

entertained the thought of sending you

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

tender. Jennie longed to remain by her

nestled into Sabrina’s arms and promised, “I’ll take good care of the

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

“Okay!” Jennie nodded enthusiastically.

led Jennie by the hand as they exited the