Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 169

Derek and Yates exchanged a puzzled look before bursting into a light–hearted ribbing

“What’s going on today? One after another, heading to the restroom before we’ve started drinking!”

“Feeling a little under the weather, Mr. Johnson?”

“Ha, ha…”

Edgar wasn’t aiming for the restroom. His sights were on the backstage, hoping to see Sherilyn.

“Edgar.” Suddenly, a voice from behind caught his attention.

“Gilbert?” Turning around, Edgar couldn’t shake off a guilty feeling.

“Lost your way?” With a knowing smile, Gilbert playfully slung an arm around Edgar’s shoulder. “Been here many times, and you still can’t find the restroom?”

With a guiding hand, he steered Edgar in a new direction. “Come on, I will show you.”

“Okay, sure.” Edgar had no choice but to follow, and they entered the restroom together.

The two men of average height stood side by side, each minding his business. “Edgar.” Suddenly, Gilbert broke the silence.

turned, surprised. “Gilbert, what’s up?”

to see Sherilyn.” Gilbert’s

not here

revelation startled Edgar. Even without looking, Gilbert could imagine the expression on

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surprised. “How… how did you know?”

the question. Instead, he turned to face Edgar. “Edgar, do me a favor, Stop chasing after Sherilyn. You two aren’t right for each other. Just

emotions a whirlwind of

look only men could decipher, the kind of territorial warning

spoke slowly, deliberately. “Sherilyn’s mine.”

stunned, “But I

He was always around them, well aware of their situation. Gilbert had been planning the divorce for four years,

“That was then. Times change. We’re

That didn’t make sense.

countered, “But just the other day,

me…”

off. “Our reconciliation was recent, just these past few days.”

he knew

parted slightly, at a loss

stance was that of a protective older brother, yet the hostility