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.

and nodded, an unspoken conversation noticed only by the observant eyes beside her…

guests were gone, it was

rubbing her neck

she planned to practice for half an hour before taking a shower and hitting the bed.

the second floor, a scoff suddenly broke the

up,

his smirk mocking. “Enjoying yourself, are you?”

was taken

so happy?” he prodded.

Gilbert wasn’t letting it go, “Come on,

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

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Chapter 139

around her waist as he pinned her

off her feet,

closer, and his warm lips claimed hers.

breaths mingling in the heat of the moment.

shock, her mind went blank, and her hands

was he

was happening, she

strong. She couldn’t break

she bit down

in pain, releasing her. The taste of blood filled his