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.

an unspoken conversation noticed only by the observant eyes

gone, it was

rubbing her neck as she made her way upstairs.

the exhausting evening, she planned to practice for half an hour before taking a shower

a scoff suddenly

up, puzzled.

was cold, his smirk mocking. “Enjoying yourself,

taken aback.

so

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?

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Chapter 139

Suddenly, Gilbert’s tone shifted, his grip tightening around her waist as he pinned her against the wall.

her off her feet, Sherilyn found herself trapped!

she could react, his face loomed closer, and his warm lips claimed hers. The kiss

no room for breath, their breaths mingling in

her mind went blank, and her hands

was he doing?

was happening,

was too strong. She couldn’t break free

she bit down hard!

releasing her. The taste of blood filled his mouth.