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.

back!" The housekeeper hurried over to greet her, gently supporting her

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

Do I need a reason to see

couch to stand right before Rebecca. "Rebecca, I was wrong last time. I'm here to apologize. Let's go

"I really see where I went wrong. Forgive me this time, and I promise it won't happen again. Can you trust

Rebecca

heard them too many times over the years, her ears could almost form

apologized, she naively

he would go out to find other women, returning

it was

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

"Nonsense?"

containing his

won't argue with

to come back home

reached out, grabbing

exclaimed in shock.

The housekeeper, frightened, blocked the door. "Even if she's your

"Oh."

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