Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 143

“What does that mean?”

Sherilyn froze, puzzled. Did she understand it correctly? No… that couldn’t be, could it?

“Sylvia?”

Sherilyn swallowed hard, asking uncertainly, “What kind of ‘like‘ are we talking about here?”

“Oh, dear…”

Sylvia set down her soup spoon, smiling warmly, “What other kind is there? Of course, I mean like a man and a woman. You know?”

To make sure Sherilyn understood, she added, “Like how you liked Jake back in the day.”

Sherilyn was confused. “Sylvia, why would you ask something like that?”

Just because Edgar had given her a lift home?

She shook her head, chuckling, “There’s nothing between us. We just bumped into each other, and he was kind enough to offer me a ride.”

“Is that all?”

Sylvia saw through her, “At your birthday party last week, didn’t I see you two hitting it off? You seemed quite compatible.”

“Sylvia!” Sherilyn was both amused and exasperated, “What are you talking about? There’s nothing…”

think he’s quite a catch, and he seems to fancy you too. Come on, be honest with me, do you

“Ah?”

couldn’t even

expression was serious, and her words

not sure what you’re getting

“Oh dear…”

sighed, wiping her mouth

her eyes

want is to see you settled with someone worthy. Edgar’s a good man, comes from a decent family. But of course, the most important thing is

pale, shaking her head vehemently. “Stop

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fine

would I joke about

frowned, “I would never joke about something as important as your future happiness. I’m seriously considering this for

“Sylvia…”

at a loss for words, finding

concerns,

true, Sherilyn thought silently.

“Don’t worry.”

You’re an adopted daughter of the Johnson family; who would dare to look down

dear. I need to see you well–settled

“Sylvia…”

“I really