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,

see Sherilyn.” Gilbert’s gaze remained fixed

she’s not here today.”

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

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surprised. “How… how did

do me a favor, Stop chasing after

emotions a whirlwind of confusion.

a look only men could decipher, the kind of territorial warning a male emitted when

slowly, deliberately. “Sherilyn’s mine.”

blurted out, stunned, “But I thought you two

situation. Gilbert had

“That was then.

together? That

Edgar countered, “But just the

me…”

cutting him off. “Our reconciliation

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

at

was that of a protective older brother, yet the hostility in his eyes