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.”

in her eyes as she closed

filled with the tantalizing aroma

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

bottle.

some water,” she

was a habit she

Jenna said obediently, clutching the bottle, her big eyes rolling

smells so

sharp,” Sherilyn teased, tapping her daughter’s little nose. “There’s a cheesy

please! Did you make it,

“Yes, I did.”

Jenna’s eyes sparkled like stars. “Mommy’s so busy but still made sweet potatoes

threw herself into Sherilyn’s arms, planting

“You’re welcome.”

over Sherilyn; she had been so busy lately

change. She had the day off

have some yummy food.”

Jenna to the

the table, the golden. sweet potato and cheese perfectly melded together, topped with a layer of maple sugar

It looked delicious.

Jenna’s special plate, and handed

“Thank you, Mommy.”

the spoon like a pro, scooped up a bit, and held it to her lips without eating right away,

muttered, “Hot!

the neighborhood, Sherilyn turned to Gilbert.

you

smirk on his lips, said, “I’m taking you somewhere. You’re off today, right?”

tone. “What do you mean? Where are you taking me? What does my day off have to do with you? Have

just broke up last night!

acting as if he hadn’t heard her.

are you taking me?”

wasn’t about to go on a date with

casually