Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 137

“Grandma!”

Was it possible for him not to be anxious?

Among the elite, arranged marriages were a common affair. Gilbert had seen too many loveless unions, bound solely by family interests, since he was a child. Today, Sylvia had praised Sherilyn, making her a target for those coveting her status as the Johnson family’s adopted daughter. Although they didn’t love her, they’d still pursue her!

“Enough.”

Sylvia remained calm, “Who caused her to

today?”

Gilbert was taken aback.

be the subject of whispers and pointed fingers

Sylvia sighed, “What’s done is done. Gossip is inevitable.”

She added, “I refuse to believe that in all of Sunhaven, there isn’t a single good young man who genuinely cares for her, regardless of her past.”

Sylvia was quite optimistic.

“Let me tell you, matters of the heart are complicated.”

leaving Gilbert without any

looked

her wander around.” Sylvia smiled. “I’ll make the big decisions, but she should mingle. Who knows? Fate might have something in store

of place in the party atmosphere, having been away from Sunhaven for too long. She grabbed a plate of food and found a quiet corner

supposed to have a performance tonight. It was Gilbert who called Colin, saying he’d take her

plate, muttering softly, “Eat some more, work out a bit longer tonight. No need to worry

softly nearby.

looking up, “Edgar?”

at her plate. “You’re thin. Eat up.. Don’t worry

gestured to the seat beside

“Sure.”

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sat beside her, close enough for her to catch the faint scent of white tea on hin she felt

Edgar’s voice trembled slightly. “So, you’re the Johnson family’s adopted daughter.”

glanced at him, nodding with a faint smile. “Yes, I was adopted by grandma when I was fifteen, after

“Didn’t you

throughout Sunhaven. Even if they hadn’t

head honestly, “I went abroad for high

returned.”

That explained it.

looked down, continuing her meal.