Chapter 135

Sherilyn paused for a moment before recognition dawned on her face.

“Is that you?”

It was him. The guy she had bumped into a few times at Neon Nights Bar, who had once offered her some pumpkin pies after a casual chat.

“Yeah, it’s me.”

Edgar couldn’t hide his delight, his smile broadening.

“Never thought I’d run into you here.”

He had been abroad for a while, working on a project, and had only recently returned to Sunhaven.

Since his return, he hadn’t found the time to visit Neon Nights Bar, so it had been a while since he last saw Sherilyn.

What a pleasant surprise this was!

Edgar extended his hand to Sherilyn, “Haven’t properly introduced myself yet. I’m Edgar Ferguson.”

“Nice to meet you.” Sherilyn smiled, shaking his hand.

“I…” Edgar chuckled a bit shyly, “May I know your name?”

“Of course.”

was only polite to share her name since he had offered his.

name’s Sherilyn Gomez.

her name silently, his smile growing even

even her name sounded

you here for the birthday party as well?”

guess.” Sherilyn hesitated

of honor/at this

that moment, Edgar’s phone rang. He checked the screen, saying, “My friends just got here. I have to step out

“Sure, go ahead.”

phone, turned and walked away, his voice fading into the distance,

guys? I’m

looked up to see Sylvia

walked toward her with a

to start, and

with Gilbert on her left and Sherilyn on her

girl next

isn’t she

daughter? Are you out of your

whispers

Johnson family’s adopted daughter Sherilyn’s

“Sherilyn?”

after so many years, that name still

knew of her once unrequited

“She’s back?”

The last family gathering at the Southern

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