Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 389

Back at Sunset Ridge Community, Jenna was already asleep.

Sophia, however, was still awake, sitting on the couch and folding laundry fresh from the dryer.

When she saw Sherilyn, she whispered, “Back already? Jenna’s asleep. I’ll finish up here and then join her.”

“Sophia, thank you so much.”

It wasn’t just politeness; it was heartfelt.

Jenna wasn’t an average child; she needed special care at night. Although Sophia was paid for her work, it took someone truly kind to be as meticulous as she was.

“You’re too kind,” Sophia said with a smile, waving her hand dismissively. “I have a daughter too. Honestly, I understand; it’s not easy for you.

Both being single mothers, Sophia could deeply empathize with Sherilyn.

“It’s late. You should go wash up and get some rest.”

“Alright.” Sherilyn got up and headed to the bathroom. “Sophia, I’ll stay with Jenna tonight. You take a break.”

“Oh,” Sophia said with a smile and a nod. “That would be lovely.”

Half an hour later, Sherilyn entered Jenna’s room.

The little girl was all spread out on the bed like a little frog, her cute chubby mouth a bit open, snoring.

“My little piggy,” Sherilyn chuckled, gently touching her daughter’s forehead. Jenna was warm, sweating lightly under a thin blanket even with the heating on.

Sherilyn lay down on the adjacent bed, her mind still active.

There was no denying it; things had been getting steadily better since they moved back to

Sunhaven.

And now, she was pregnant again…

“Jenna,” Sherilyn whispered, gently squeezing her daughter’s chubby little fist. “You’re the bravest, strongest little girl in the world. Just wait a bit longer; soon, you’ll be going to school. and making friends just like other kids.”

her eyes as she closed them.

was filled with the tantalizing

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out of their room and settled her on the couch, handing her a

bottle.

some water,” she

morning was a habit she had instilled in Jenna.

the bottle, her big eyes rolling around.

it smells so good.”

tapping her daughter’s little nose. “There’s a cheesy baked sweet potato in the oven. Do you

Jenna’s head bobbed eagerly. “Yes, please! Did you make it, Mommy?”

“Yes, I did.”

like stars. “Mommy’s so busy but still made sweet potatoes for me.

herself into Sherilyn’s arms, planting

“You’re welcome.”

guilt washed over Sherilyn; she had been so busy lately that she’d had little time for

the day off and

let’s go have some yummy food.”

to

golden. sweet potato and

It looked delicious.

on Jenna’s special plate, and handed her a

“Thank you, Mommy.”

took the spoon like a pro, scooped up a bit, and held

muttered, “Hot!

drove out of the neighborhood, Sherilyn turned to Gilbert. “What do

you

wheel with a smirk on his lips, said, “I’m taking you somewhere. You’re off

“What do you mean? Where are you taking me? What does my day

just broke up last

acting as if he hadn’t

“Where are you

to go on

rush?” Gilbert glanced at her, casually saying, “You’ll