Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 202

Sherilyn barely had time to register the collision before apologizing, “Oh gosh, I’m so sorry! I didn’t see you there!”

The person she bumped into looked down at her, a slight frown creasing his forehead. “Sherilyn?”

“Huh?” That voice sounded familiar. When looking closer, Sherilyn’s eyes widened in recognition. “Edgar… Edgar?”

“Yeah, me.” Edgar’s frown deepened, confusion and concern etching his features. “What’s wrong? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”

It appeared to him that Sherilyn was trembling, her complexion pale, her lips almost ashen, a clear sign of fear.

Edgar asked, “Did something happen? Are you scared? Is someone after you?” “It’s just… yeah.” Sherilyn struggled to keep her composure, her eyes brimming with tears despite her best effort to stay calm.

Seeing her so vulnerable made Edgar’s heart flutter, and he softened his voice, “Come with me. I won’t hurt you. You know that, right?”

Sherilyn managed a shaky nod.

Edgar guided her into a small utility room on the ground floor, a makeshift sanctuary from whatever was

handsome face clouded with worry, calling out, “Sherilyn! Where are

his voice, Sherilyn seemed to turn

it, Edgar was puzzled but restrained himself, fearing

and left the building, Edgar cautiously suggested, “I’ll go check outside. Stay here, okay?”

whispered, gratitude in her eyes. “Thank

Chapter 202

Edgar smiled gently before stepping

had driven away, Edgar returned, reassuringly telling her, “He’s gone. You

nodded slowly, stepping out and taking a deep breath, then offered

well–being and the difficulty getting a ride from their current location. Even though Sherilyn had turned him down, Edgar couldn’t leave

“Don’t think about refusing.

you,” Sherilyn finally agreed.