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?”

a way to shake off Gilbert? As far

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

“As long as I refuse,

Sherilyn straight in the eye.

Sherilyn was intrigued.

filled her clear eyes.

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

even a solution? How could she drag him into the

hurriedly

get me wrong. I’m not trying to take advantage of the situation! We wouldn’t be together. Just make Gilbert think so.”

you’re with someone, he can’t keep pressing you, right?”

Sylvial mentioning that if Sherilyn didn’t want to, Sylvia wouldn’t force

Gilbert

mind.

Sherilyn shook her head