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?”

Gilbert? As far as I know, he’s

said once Gilbert made up his mind, nothing could

her head, then added, “As long as I refuse, he can’t force me.

straight in the eye. “I do have an idea.”

Sherilyn was intrigued.

her clear eyes.

a beat. He took a deep breath. “The idea is… for us to be together.”

could she drag him into the

hurriedly explained, “Don’t be mad

to take advantage of the situation!

with someone, he can’t keep pressing you,

made 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 Sherilyn would find someone

and Edgar acted to be together, with Sylvia’s support, Gilbert couldn’t do anything to her again! The

mind.

Sherilyn shook