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.

White, you're back!" The housekeeper hurried over to greet her, gently supporting her arm and whispering, "Ms. White, your

Rebecca heard Eddy's voice, making her

come on." Eddy chuckled. "I'm your husband. Do

before Rebecca. "Rebecca, I was wrong last time. I'm here to apologize.

Forgive me

him? Rebecca scoffed

heard them too many times over the years,

naively believed him! But what

to find other

year, it

looked at him, challenging, "Eddy, do you even believe the nonsense you're

"Nonsense?"

eyes darkened, containing his displeasure. "I

argue

come back home

grabbing Rebecca's wrist.

shock. "I won't

housekeeper, frightened, blocked the door. "Even if

"Oh."

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