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.

over to greet her, gently supporting her arm and whispering, "Ms. White, your husband, he..."

the housekeeper could finish, Rebecca heard Eddy's voice, making her

husband. Do I need a reason

stepping 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 a second

said, frowning. "I really see where I went wrong. Forgive me this time, and I promise it won't

Rebecca scoffed

times over the years, her ears could

first, when he apologized, she naively believed him! But what was

go out to find other women, returning only to

year, it was the

at him, challenging, "Eddy, do you

"Nonsense?"

containing his displeasure.

argue

have to come back home

reached out, grabbing Rebecca's

shock.

frightened, blocked the door. "Even if she's your wife, you can't force her if she's

"Oh."

"Rebecca, you can afford a maid now? Where did you