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

Jenna suddenly asked, "Are Mommy

confused, "Why would you

so young; did she even grasp the meaning

to our house." Jenna tilted her head, her little

Mommy and

a kind little

of 'Daddy' was something he had

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

secured the pigtail buns, Sherilyn held Jenna close. "Daddy and Mommy,

reasons... aren't living tail

now."

right

her big

from? Sherilyn was caught off guard, now having to carefully choose

Sherilyn weighed her response, "Mommy doesn't know just yet. It's not something Mommy can

eyes widened, "Does Daddy

sweat breaking out; this was

not sad." Jenna immediately showed concern for her mother, "Mommy has Jenna, and Jenna will always be with

"Of course."

Warmth flooded Sherilyn's heart,

a sigh of relief

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

"Jenna looks so pretty."

the kitchen, Sophia called out, "Sherilyn!

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