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."

her on a chair, and began combing her hair, intending to tie

Jenna suddenly asked, "Are Mommy and

confused, "Why would you ask that,

she even

Jenna

Mommy

block, a kind little boy who looked out for

something

pang of emotion; Jenna was growing up, and it was becoming harder

Sherilyn held Jenna close.

reasons... aren't living tail

now."

right

looked up, her big eyes shimmering with

from? Sherilyn was caught off guard, now having to

response, "Mommy doesn't know just yet.

widened, "Does Daddy not

felt a cold sweat breaking

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

"Of course."

Warmth flooded Sherilyn's heart,

breathed a

clip and fastened one to each

"Jenna looks so pretty."

Sophia called out, "Sherilyn! Jenna! Breakfast is