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…”

she was just being shy and gently pressed, “I think he’s quite a catch, and he seems to fancy you too. Come on, be honest with me, do you like him

“Ah?”

even force a smile.

was serious, and her words carried

“Sylvia, I’m not sure what

“Oh dear…”

mouth with

at Sherilyn, her eyes filled

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 that you like him…”

went pale, shaking her head vehemently. “Stop joking, how could that even

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fine

would I joke about

about something as important as your future happiness. I’m seriously

“Sylvia…”

a loss for words, finding the whole situation

know.” Sylvia waved off her concerns, “You’re

true, Sherilyn thought

“Don’t worry.”

of

has failed you, dear. I need to see you well–settled to be at peace.”

“Sylvia…”

“I really don’t