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

up

added, “As long as I

gathering his courage to look Sherilyn straight in the eye.

Sherilyn was intrigued. “What’s the

her clear eyes.

heart skipped a beat. He took a deep breath. “The idea is…

could she drag him into the mess only to avoid Gilbert?

rising anger, Edgar hurriedly

me wrong. I’m not trying to take advantage of the situation! We wouldn’t

can’t keep pressing you, right?”

she recalled Sylvial mentioning that if Sherilyn didn’t want

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

mind.

it’s not right.” Sherilyn shook her head vigorously, refusing.