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 to give up easily.”

once Gilbert made up his mind, nothing could sway him. But what

her head, then added, “As long as I

swallowed, gathering his courage to look Sherilyn straight in the eye. “I do

was intrigued. “What’s the idea?”

filled her clear

breath. “The idea is… for

she drag him into the mess only to avoid Gilbert?

Sherilyn’s rising anger, Edgar hurriedly explained, “Don’t be mad and

trying to take advantage of the

with someone, he can’t keep

mentioning that 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 her again! The thought flashed

mind.

right.” Sherilyn shook her head

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