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

moment, Gilbert looked around, “Where’s Sherilyn?”

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

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

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

looked down at her plate, muttering softly, “Eat some more, work out a bit longer tonight. No need to worry about gaining weight.”

softly

looking up, “Edgar?”

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

he gestured to the seat beside her, asking,

“Sure.”

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Chapter 137

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

you’re

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

“Didn’t you know?”

then was well–known throughout Sunhaven. Even

Edgar shook his head honestly, “I went

returned.”

That explained it.

looked down, continuing her