Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 142

Upon hearing the question, Edgar kept his cool. “Do you usually take the bus home by. yourself?”

“Yeah, I do.” Sherilyn nodded, “I can get back on my

“Come on, get in the car.”

Spreading his arms in a welcoming gesture, Edgar insisted, “It’s late, and since I’ve run into you, there’s no reason for you to go back alone.”

Seeing Sherilyn hesitate, he teased, “Ms. Gomez, you can trust me; I’m not a bad guy.”

Sherilyn couldn’t help but laugh at his remark and finally agreed, “Alright, I’ll take you up on that offer then,”

“It’s my pleasure, truly.”

They

y drove towards the Johnson Mansion.

Sherilyn asked, “I didn’t notice at the performance, were you there with friends?”

“Not really friends,” Edgar shook his head. “I was with some business associates.”

Wanting to clear any misunderstanding, he explained, “It’s just a networking thing. In Sunhaven, business tends to happen in these kinds of places, as if being less formal makes the deals go smoother. I’ve just come back, not quite used to it yet.”

smile. Business wasn’t her forte. “Must be a cultural difference

and there.”

charms, and so

them common ground, and they chatted and laughed all the way

to the mansion.

the Johnson Mansion, Edgar got out and opened the car door for Sherilyn. “We’re here.”

said as she got out.

mentioned, Pointing towards the mansion, Edgar mentioned, “It’s pretty late, and we have elders at home. I won’t come in, wouldn’t want to disturb Sylvia’s

“That’s fine…”

goodbye, “I’ll head in then, thanks for the

“Sure.”

a smile, watching her

ten o’clock yet.

this time, Sylvia was probably also resting.

that you, Sherilyn?”

It was Sylvia.

Sherilyn replied, “Yes,

“Come here, dear.”

“Okay, Sylvia.”

yet. She was having a late–night snack, and Gilbert was there

join us. I’ve just made some chicken noodle soup,

Gilbert, “What are you waiting for? Go get Sherilyn

“Sure.”