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."

and began combing her hair, intending to tie it into two

asked, "Are

confused, "Why would you ask that,

did she even grasp the meaning of her

Jenna

Mommy and Daddy

Jenna's playmate from the next block, a kind little

'Daddy' was something he

felt a pang of emotion; Jenna was growing up, and it was becoming harder to gloss

pigtail buns, Sherilyn held Jenna close. "Daddy and

reasons... aren't living tail

now."

right

looked up, her big eyes shimmering

she get this cleverness from? Sherilyn was caught off guard,

doesn't know just yet. It's not something

Jenna's eyes widened, "Does Daddy not want

sweat breaking

showed concern for her mother, "Mommy has Jenna, and

"Of course."

Warmth flooded Sherilyn's heart,

a

Mouse hair clip and fastened one to

"Jenna looks so pretty."

out, "Sherilyn!