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.

conversation noticed only by

were gone, it

of relief, rubbing her neck as

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

the second floor, a scoff suddenly broke the

up,

was cold, his smirk mocking. “Enjoying

Sherilyn was taken aback. Was she?

so happy?” he prodded.

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

can’t I be happy? Should

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Chapter 139

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

off her feet, Sherilyn

face loomed closer, and his warm lips claimed hers. The

no room for breath, their breaths mingling

mind went blank, and her hands

he

was happening, she struggled.

Gilbert was too strong.

she bit

Gilbert winced in pain, releasing her. The taste