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?”

nodded earnestly. “Do you… have a way to shake off Gilbert? As far as I know, he’s not the type

as Sylvia had said once Gilbert made up his mind, nothing

long as I

his courage to look Sherilyn straight

intrigued. “What’s the idea?”

her clear

heart skipped a beat. He took a deep breath.

How could she drag him into

Edgar hurriedly explained, “Don’t

advantage of the situation! We

he can’t keep pressing

sense to Sherilyn, in theory. Moreover, she recalled Sylvial mentioning that if Sherilyn didn’t want to, Sylvia wouldn’t force her into. anything. Sylvia hoped

to be together, with Sylvia’s support, Gilbert couldn’t

mind.

right.” Sherilyn shook her head vigorously,