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.

see Sherilyn.” Gilbert’s gaze

not here

Even without looking, Gilbert could imagine the expression on Edgar’s

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“How… how did

face Edgar. “Edgar, do me a favor, Stop chasing after Sherilyn. You

his emotions a whirlwind

a look only men could decipher, the kind of

spoke slowly, deliberately.

blurted out, stunned, “But I thought you

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

“That was then. Times change. We’re

together? That

countered, “But just the other

me…”

“Our reconciliation was

alone, once he made up his mind, he knew it was only a matter of time before Sherilyn

parted slightly, at a loss for words.

Gilbert’s stance was that of a protective older brother, yet the