Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 204

Sherilyn froze, her eyes locked on Edgar. He wasn’t the first to say those words. The first was Joyce. Tears welled up in Sherilyn’s eyes as she murmured, “Thank you.”

Their acquaintanceship was brief, yet his words meant everything to her.

“What are you thanking me for?” Edgar shook his head. “I haven’t done anything for you.”

“No need.” Sherilyn offered a faint smile. “I have no friends in Sunhaven. Having someone to listen and speak up for me is more than enough.”

Sherilyn leaned forward, grabbed her bag, and got off. “Thanks for the ride

home. I’ll head off now.”

“Sure.” Edgar followed her out, watching her fade into the distance. Suddenly, he jogged after her. “Sherilyn!”

s?” When hearing his voice, Sherilyn halted and turned, puzzled. “What’s up? Something wrong?”

way to shake off Gilbert? As far as I

Sylvia had said once Gilbert made up his mind, nothing could sway him. But what could she

“As long as I refuse, he

courage to look Sherilyn straight in the eye. “I do

intrigued. “What’s the idea?”

her

a deep breath. “The idea

solution? How could she

rising anger, Edgar hurriedly explained, “Don’t be

take advantage of the

can’t keep pressing

if Sherilyn didn’t want to, Sylvia wouldn’t force her into.

she and Edgar acted to be together, with Sylvia’s support, Gilbert couldn’t do anything to

mind.

Sherilyn shook