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 arm and

voice, making her shudder. "What are

Do I need a

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

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

Rebecca

them too many times over the

naively believed him! But what was

to find other women, returning

year, it was the

"Eddy, do you

"Nonsense?"

darkened, containing his displeasure. "I

argue with

come back home with

reached out, grabbing Rebecca's wrist.

shock. "I won't

door. "Even if she's your wife, you can't

"Oh."

can afford