Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

"Yeah, I saw that."

Sherilyn pulled out a tissue, wiping away Jenna's sweat-soaked brow, and with a smile, she playfully pinched her little nose. "You did great, Jenna!" "Hi, Auntie."

Dawn, another little friend, hopped off the swing and stood properly in front of Sherilyn. "I also pushed the swing for Jenna. I didn't bully her."

Sherilyn's eyes were soft and tender as she patted Dawn's head. "Auntie knows. Jenna told me all about it. Dawn, you're her best friend." "Giggle. Jenna is my best friend too!"

Blushing, Dawn took Jenna's hand. "Jenna, let's go play some more!"

"Sure!" Jenna waved at her mom. "Mommy, wait for me!"

"Okay, off you go." Sherilyn smiled, suppressing the bitterness in her heart.

No matter how tough life got, she wouldn't let her daughter see a hint of it. By being brave and strong herself, her daughter could face the world with a smile.

...

Emerald Estates.

Rebecca fished out her keys and unlocked the door.

gently supporting

Rebecca heard Eddy's voice, making

your husband. Do I need a

from the couch to stand right before Rebecca. "Rebecca, I was wrong last time. I'm here to apologize. Let's go back home, okay?" "No, not okay!" Without

Forgive me this time, and

him? Rebecca scoffed

she had heard them too many times over

naively believed

find other women,

after year, it

"Eddy, do you even believe

"Nonsense?"

eyes darkened, containing his displeasure. "I know you're

argue with

to come back home with

out, grabbing

shock. "I won't

let go!" The housekeeper, frightened, blocked the door. "Even if she's your wife,

"Oh."

glanced at the housekeeper disdainfully. "Rebecca, you can afford a maid now? Where did you get