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.

surprised.

were heading/backstage to see Sherilyn.” Gilbert’s gaze remained

she’s not here today.”

looking, Gilbert could imagine the expression on

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how did you know?”

me a favor, Stop chasing after

was shocked, his emotions

of territorial warning a

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

out, stunned, “But I thought you two

situation. Gilbert had been planning the divorce for four years, and the moment

eyebrow. “That was then. Times change.

That didn’t

the other day, Sylvia

me…”

“Our reconciliation was recent,

mind, he knew it was only a matter of time before Sherilyn

lips parted slightly, at

was that of a protective older brother, yet the