Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 210

Taken by surprise at Edgar’s clear yet reckless excitement, Sherilyn felt urged to say something. “I know it sounds low, but I’m not Lara, and this isn’t

Crestwood. The effort you put into me won’t get the response you’re hoping for.”

“At least I would have tried,” Edgar shrugged, his eyes burning with a fierce determination. “If I don’t even dare to make an effort for the girl I want, I don’t.

deserve to talk about love.”

He ended with a raised eyebrow and a smirk, “Who knows what the future holds, right?”

The following day, during the dance troupe’s–lunch break, Sherilyn visited the hospital where she had previously gotten her medication. Thanks to Joyce’s recommendation, the doctor was well–informed about her situation and took good care of her.

“Ran out of meds?” the doctor asked upon seeing Sherilyn.

“No, that’s not it.” After things with Ernest didn’t work out, she hardly took any of the prescribed medication.

“So, what brings you here today?” the doctor gestured for her to sit down and

talk.

have improved somewhat. If faced with no aggressive behavior, my reactions aren’t severe. But sometimes, I feel like I can’t

Tell me more.” After Sherilyn explained, the doctor said, “From what you’ve described, your condition seems to be improving,

suggested, “How about undergoing treatment? It

Psychotherapy was

declined with a smile. “No, thank you,

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but if you change

you.” Sherilyn thanked the doctor

the hospital, Sherilyn covered her eyes with her hand. The cost was one thing holding her back, but the other thing was, therapy would no doubt make her relive her past. And she never wanted to

performances yet, she could leave work on time. Changing her practice clothes, she left the dance studio and turned toward the subway

station.

around, she saw Edgar, his

toward her.

are you doing here?”

from work.” Edgar’s smile didn’t waver, but he added, “Don’t look around. Just