Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 209

Since Edgar stubbornly refused to go to the hospital, Sherilyn had no choice. but to grab some medicine from the pharmacy and patch him up as best as possible.

“Are you sure you’re alright?” Sherilyn was still worried. “What if you’ve hurt something inside? That’s no joke.”

“I’m fine.” Edgar chuckled the corner of his mouth adorned with a Band–Aid, making him look somewhat comical. He was embarrassed. “You don’t think I’m a loser for not standing up to Gilbert, do you?”

What? Sherilyn was stunned and laughed. “Why would you even think that? Since when is fighting some noble skill?”

So, it seemed it didn’t bother her.

Edgar pursed his lips, trying to hold back a smile. “I was just asking. Don’t take it seriously.”

Sherilyn couldn’t help but sigh, feeling lost and anxious. “I’ve said too much. Edgar, I…”

“I get it.” Before she could finish, Edgar interrupted.

I haven’t taken it to heart.” He looked at her, his gaze bright and

at him? Did she look like someone who couldn’t differentiate right from wrong? It was impossible to accept

a smile. “I’m not

didn’t know how to

alright.” Guessing what she was about to say, Edgar didn’t want to see her struggle and openly shared his thoughts. “Don’t

was taken aback by how upfront he was. He wasn’t

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like I said before,

nodded with a smile. “But I don’t understand why we aren’t

it be more obvious? One, Sherilyn lacked a notable family background. Two, it was about her marital status.

Edgar asked, “Sherilyn, do you

lived in Crestwood for many years, how could Sherilyn not know? Marcus Jordan, the son of basketball legend Michael

up Marcus. Marcus and Larsa, the ex–wife of his father’s friend,

relationship was quite a sensation. Even today, people couldn’t help but sigh when talking about