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."

to her room, placed her on a chair, and began combing her hair, intending to tie it into two pigtail buns, much like a

Mouse, Jenna suddenly asked, "Are Mommy and

and confused, "Why would you ask that,

did she even

Jenna tilted her head,

said... that means Mommy and Daddy

playmate from the next block, a kind little

of 'Daddy' was something he had

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

Having secured the pigtail buns, Sherilyn held Jenna close.

reasons... aren't living tail

now."

right

her big eyes shimmering

get this cleverness from? Sherilyn was caught off

her response, "Mommy doesn't know just yet. It's not

eyes widened, "Does Daddy

cold sweat breaking out; this

Jenna immediately showed concern for her mother, "Mommy has

"Of course."

Warmth flooded Sherilyn's heart,

breathed a sigh

hair clip and fastened one to each side

"Jenna looks so pretty."

called out,