Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 205

She was all business.

Edgar couldn’t help but let out a wry smile. Sherilyn had seen right through him and wasn’t about to give him an inch.

But still, he tried, “Come on. Don’t be so serious. I told you it was just a show, not for real.”

But Sherilyn wouldn’t expose him. She shook her head, firm in her resolve. “I can’t do this. I don’t want to drag you into the mess with Gilbert and me. I’ll handle it myself.”

She waved Edgar off. “It’s getting late. You better head home. I’m off.”

With that, she turned and jogged into the alley.

“Gosh!” Edgar sighed deeply, murmuring, “How do you not realize that to me, you’re the best girl in the world?”

Half an hour later, after a quick shower, Sherilyn found her phone buzzing non–stop on the table. Hurrying over, she saw it was Edgar calling.

“Hello?” Confused, she answered. “What’s up…”

finish, Edgar’s urgent voice came through, “I’m at the alley entrance.

down now!”

puzzled. “What’s

ask, just hurry!” With that, Edgar hung

have left already? Why did he ask

keys, locked the door behind her, and rushed

but couldn’t see

name and turned to see who it was.

hesitation, Sherilyn turned and

this time, she couldn’t escape. With his long strides, Gilbert blocked her

didn’t touch her but just stopped her. In his bid to make his point, he threw his hands up a bit and looked down at Sherilyn. “I won’t touch you, but

visiting Francis in the hospital, hadn’t

Sherilyn’s throat felt dry, and she licked her lips. “No reason. I’m just tired and wanted to come home to rest.”

“Couldn’t you

over backward for her by then.

though her complexion was pale.

reaching to her. “What’s wrong?