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.

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

to see Sherilyn.”

not here today.”

looking, Gilbert could imagine the

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“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.

Edgar was shocked, his emotions a whirlwind

kind of territorial warning a male emitted when his prize was under

deliberately. “Sherilyn’s mine.”

“But I thought you two

their situation. Gilbert had been planning the divorce for four years, and the moment Sherilyn returned, they had signed the papers!

was then. Times change. We’re

That

the other day, Sylvia

me…”

reconciliation was recent, just these

mind, he knew it was

lips parted slightly, at a loss for

Gilbert’s stance was that of a protective older brother, yet the hostility in his eyes remained