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.

you're back!" The housekeeper hurried over to greet her, gently supporting her arm and

the housekeeper could finish, Rebecca heard Eddy's voice, making her shudder. "What

husband. Do I

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 thought, Rebecca shook

went wrong. Forgive me this time, and I

him? Rebecca scoffed

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

apologized, she naively believed him! But

apologizing, he would go out to find other

it was

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

"Nonsense?"

his displeasure. "I know you're

won't argue with

you have to come

reached out, grabbing

Rebecca exclaimed in shock. "I won't go!

please let go!" The housekeeper, frightened, blocked the door. "Even if she's your wife, you can't force her if she's

"Oh."

glanced at the housekeeper disdainfully. "Rebecca, you can afford a maid