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.

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

voice,

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

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!"

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

him? Rebecca scoffed

she had heard them too many times

naively believed him! But what was

he would go out to find other women, returning only to hit

after year, it

him, challenging, "Eddy, do you even

"Nonsense?"

containing his displeasure. "I know you're

won't argue with

come

reached out, grabbing Rebecca's wrist. "Let's

in shock.

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

"Oh."

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