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.”

Gilbert

looked

big decisions, but she should mingle. Who knows? Fate might

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

called

some more, work out a bit longer tonight. No need to worry about gaining weight.”

chuckled softly

was startled, looking up, “Edgar?”

smile lingered as he pointed at her plate. “You’re thin. Eat up.. Don’t worry about weight.”

beside her, asking,

“Sure.”

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her to catch the faint scent of white tea on hin she felt a

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

smile. “Yes, I was

curious, “Didn’t

all, her notorious reputation back then was well–known throughout Sunhaven. Even if they hadn’t seen her, they’d have heard of

“I went abroad for

returned.”

That explained it.

Sherilyn looked down, continuing her meal.