Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 147

Sherilyn didn’t even glance across the street before hopping into Edgar’s car.

Watching the car pull away, Gilbert stood silent, his grip on his phone so tight that the screen cracked under the pressure.

As they drove off, Edgar motioned to Sherilyn.

“There’s a bag on the back seat, can you grab it?”

“Oh, sure.”

Sherilyn paused for a moment, then turned to reach for the bag, finding it unexpectedly heavy and wondering what was inside.

“Do

you want me to open it?” she asked.

“Yeah, open it.”

“Okay.”

Inside was a thermal food delivery box, so it probably had something to eat in it.

Upon opening it, she found some pumpkin pies.

Sherilyn looked up, perplexed, “This is…?”

“Pumpkin pie, your favorite, right?” Edgar chuckled.

“Yes.”

he had bought it

because of Gilbert, she never got to

eat,” Edgar said, noticing she hadn’t moved, and nudged his chin forward, “I bought it

couldn’t have bought it just for her,

might have had some subtle feelings for

Bar, probably harbored intentions similar to those Mr. Smith had towards her.

thought too highly of herself, but now that Jenna’s surgery was paid

all, selling oneself was a last

her hesitation, Edgar got a bit anxious, “What’s wrong? Don’t

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could I

he

just, eating in the car might not be very

raised an eyebrow, “A sweet one? That’s a

genuinely, “Then

“Good, eat.”

aroma wafting up to her nose, prompting her to take a

tasted it, saying, “Wow… so sweet, so

“That’s great.”

mirror, his lips curving into a smile, feeling warmth spread across his cheeks.

at the entrance

got out, “I’m here, thanks for the ride.”

here?” Edgar was surprised; he had thought she lived at the Johnson

“Yes.”

“Sylvia just got out of surgery, and I’m staying with her for a few days. After all, I’m

this, Edgar felt a surge of happiness. That meant she and Gilbert

Edgar said with a smile.