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 without any recourse.

Gilbert looked

decisions, but she should mingle. Who knows? Fate

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

supposed to have a performance tonight. It was Gilbert who called Colin, saying he’d take her out, and Colin agreed without

at her plate, muttering softly, “Eat some more, work out

chuckled softly nearby.

looking

plate. “You’re thin.

beside her, asking, “May I sit

“Sure.”

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to catch the faint scent of white tea

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

a faint smile. “Yes, I was adopted by grandma when I was fifteen,

“Didn’t you

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

honestly, “I went abroad for high school

returned.”

That explained it.

looked down, continuing her meal.