<b>Chapter </b>386


    <b>“</b>Mom?”


    Sherilyn was inside, and Jenna moved a little stool to sit by the door.


    “Why’s it taking so long?”


    Sherilyn couldn’t help but smile wryly. How could she exin that her daughter’s presence was making things a bit difficult?


    “Jenna, sweetheart<b>, </b>go y with Sophia for a bit. Mommy will be out soon.”


    “Okay, Mommy.”


    After lunch with her little shadow Jenna and tucking her into bed, Sherilyn left the Sunset Ridge Community to head for the dance troupe.


    Arriving at the dance studio, she walked down the employees‘ corridor and spotted Reba. She wasn’t alone; beside her was that guy fromst time… Eddy, was it?


    “Spit it out,” Reba tilted her head, her tone icy.“I’m still working. Make it quick.”


    “What’s with the attitude?”


    Eddy’s patience was wearing thin, his brow furrowed in annoyance, “If you hadn’t blocked me, do you think I’d bothering here?”


    “Hmph,” Rebaughed coldly, “You sound so hesitant? Then just don’te!”


    “You…” Eddy paused, pointing a finger at Reba. “I’m not wasting my words on you! I’m here to tell you, this weekend,e home for dinner!”


    The Jones family’s monthly dinner was a strict affair, no absences allowed.


    Reba smirked, so he still cared about his face?


    “Did you hear me?” Eddy finished, clearly not nning to stay any longer, “And, get me off your cklist, pronto!”


    With that, he turned and left.


    Sherilyn watched from afar, unable to hear their exchange, and headed straight to the changing room.


    Soon after, Reba came back, clutching her stomach and looking pale, clearly in


    difort.


    “Reba, what’s wrong?<b>” </b>Sherilyn rushed to help her sit, guessing the issue.


    “Is it your time of the month?”


    “Yeah.” Reba nodded.


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    <b>12:11</b>


    “Hold on.” Sherilyn hurriedly said, “I have some ginger tea in my locker; let me make you a cup.”


    “Thanks, that’d be great.”


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    Quickly, Sherilyn returned with a steaming cup and handed it to Reba, “This will warm you up. I’ve also got some pain relievers, need them?”


    “Not for now.” Reba smiled, shaking her head, “It’s not that bad.”


    Mainly, Eddy had just riled her up.


    “Alright, but if it gets worse, let me know.”


    “Will do.” Reba smiled, “You’re really prepared.”


    “Yeah. Every time it’s my turn, it’s like a disaster…”


    Wait a minute!


    Sherilyn suddenly froze.


    Hadn’t her period been dyed by a week? Checking her calendar app, she hadn’t made a mistake… it was indeed a weekte!


    Could it be…Her heart raced at the thought. Could it be the news she’d been hoping for?


    Calm down, she told herself. There was one way to be sure.


    With the performance that evening and a break in rehearsals, Sherilyn made a quick trip to the pharmacy near the dance studio.


    Back at the studio, she locked herself in a bathroom stall and opened the pregnancy test kit.


    She carefully read the instructions, then followed each step meticulously.


    Eyes closed, hands sped together, she waited silently, hoping fervently.


    “Please, please.”


    She prayed for a positive sign that could mean she wouldn’t have to face Gilbert’s displeasure anymore!


    Five minutes passed.


    Sherilyn opened her eyes, holding her breath as she picked up the pregnancy test.


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    It’s positive!