Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 139

At the same time, Edgar’s phone buzzed; it was his friend looking for him.

“Go ahead,” Sherilyn said with a warm, inviting smile.

“Yeah, sure.”

As Edgar stood up, he mustered all his courage, “Sherilyn… can we exchange numbers?”

It wasn’t too much to ask for.

“Of course.” Sherilyn smiled and nodded, and they quickly swapped numbers.

“Done!” Edgar’s face brightened with joy, his happiness evident.

Waving at Sherilyn, he said, “I gotta go now, see you.”

“Yeah, see you.”

The birthday bash was lively, with Sylvia being the star of the show, ensuring everyone had a good time.

Her energy waning, the task of seeing off the guests fell to Gilbert and Sherilyn.

From a distance, Edgar watched her. Their eyes met. He gave her a smirk and held up his phone – a silent message to stay in touch.

gave a small smile and nodded, an unspoken conversation noticed only by the

the guests were gone, it was finally over.

relief, rubbing her neck as she made

half

second floor, a scoff suddenly broke the

up,

gaze was cold, his smirk mocking. “Enjoying yourself,

Sherilyn was taken

got you so happy?”

stayed silent, but Gilbert wasn’t letting it go, “Come on, share

sarcasm made Sherilyn frown, “It’s my birthday, can’t I be happy? Should I be miserable

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Chapter 139

around her waist as he pinned her against the

her off her feet, Sherilyn found herself

and his warm lips claimed hers. The

for breath, their breaths mingling in the heat

in shock, her mind went blank, and her hands

he doing?

was happening,

Gilbert was too strong.

she bit

The