Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Back at the apartment, Jenna was still in dreamland.

Sophia was bustling around the kitchen, while Sherilyn, with a bag of tests in hand, made her way to the bathroom to conduct an all-important check.

She had purchased three different brands, each reputed for their accuracy.

After a nerve-wracking fifteen minutes, the results were unanimous... Within the tiny windows of each test, two lines appeared.

Sherilyn bit her lip, her heart racing a tad faster.

Given the false alarm last time, she was hesitant to revel in joy just yet.

Gently placing her hands on her abdomen, she whispered a silent prayer: "May the heavens bless us, Jenna's future little brother or sister, may you already be nestled within Mommy's womb..."

As she opened the bathroom door, Jenna's voice filled the air.

"Mommy? Where's Mommy?"

Sherilyn stepped out with a smile. "Jenna, Mommy's here."

"Mommy!" Jenna, clutching a red Minnie Mouse plush, her hair a tousled mess, ran towards her.

Bending down, Sherilyn scooped her up and planted a big kiss on her cheek.

"Shall Mommy do your hair?"

"Yes, please!" Jenna giggled, "I want pigtail buns!"

"You got it."

began combing her hair, intending to tie

asked,

surprised and confused, "Why would you

did she even grasp the

never comes to our house." Jenna

means Mommy and Daddy

next block, a kind little boy who looked

of 'Daddy' was something he had

was growing up, and

held Jenna close. "Daddy and Mommy,

reasons... aren't living tail

now."

right

later?" Jenna looked up, her big eyes shimmering with

caught off guard, now having

doesn't know just yet.

Jenna's eyes widened, "Does Daddy

sweat breaking out; this was

Jenna immediately showed concern for her mother, "Mommy has Jenna, and Jenna will always be

"Of course."

Warmth flooded Sherilyn's heart,

breathed a

up a Minnie Mouse hair clip and fastened one to each side

"Jenna looks so pretty."

kitchen, Sophia called out, "Sherilyn! Jenna! Breakfast