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. “Gilbert, what’s

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

she’s not here today.”

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

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surprised. “How… how

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 let

shocked, his emotions a whirlwind

only men could decipher, the kind of territorial warning a male emitted when his prize was

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

stunned, “But I thought

always around them, well aware of their situation. Gilbert had been planning the divorce for four years, and the moment Sherilyn returned, they had signed the papers!

was then. Times

That didn’t

just the other day,

me…”

him off. “Our reconciliation was recent, just

it was his decision alone, once he made up his mind, he knew it was only

lips parted slightly, at a loss for

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

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