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

voice, making her shudder. "What

Eddy chuckled. "I'm your husband. Do I need a reason to see

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

wrong. Forgive me this time, and I promise it won't happen again. Can you

Rebecca

she had heard them too many times over the years, her

when he apologized, she naively believed him! But what

out to find other women, returning

after year, it was

do you even believe the nonsense

"Nonsense?"

eyes darkened, containing his displeasure.

argue with

to come back home

grabbing Rebecca's wrist. "Let's

exclaimed in shock. "I won't

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

"Oh."

can afford a