Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 212

“Not a bit.” Edgar blushed slightly. “Sherilyn’s happy to go, which makes me happy, too.”

“Oh, I love hearing that!” Sylvia ordered the driver, “Quick, open the car door for Sherilyn.”

“Sylvia, I’ve got it.” Without needing the driver, Edgar came around, opened the car door, and helped Sherilyn by holding the car roof. “Take it easy, Sherilyn.”

“Okay.” Sherilyn gave him a small smile and ducked into the car.

Then, Edgar said, “Sylvia, I drove here myself. You guys go ahead. I’ll follow behind.”

“What?” Sylvia felt embarrassed, “Am I separating you two then?”

“Not at all,” Edgar waved his hand at Sherilyn, “See you in a bit.”

“Yeah, see you soon.” The exchange between the two didn’t escape Sylvia’s observant eyes. She secretly sighed, feeling Sherilyn had finally found someone who truly cared for her.

Over at the Johnson Mansion, Sherilyn and Edgar joined Sylvia for dinner, keeping her from eating alone.

Due to work, Gilbert rarely came home for dinner, and Caroline was at the hospital, keeping vigil over Francis.

Later, the trio sat in the living room, sipping coffee and munching on fruits.

sipped her coffee. “Edgar.”

guessing Sylvia hadn’t invited him over just for a

so tense.” Sylvia chuckled at

respect. “Yes, Sylvia. I’m all

“Since you and Sherilyn are together now, I should be clear

hand. “I’ve raised Sherilyn as my

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she has faced many hardships…”

out her awareness of those hardships. She truly cared for Sherilyn, but human nature leaned toward selfishness, and

Sherilyn was shocked.

apology,” Sylvia murmured, her eyes moist, “But now, you have Edgar…”

continued to instruct Edgar. “You must

let her down.”

promised, his posture rigid. “You can count on me, Sylvia!”

sigh, “Your relationship might face some challenges.”

might not mind Sherilyn’s past, but his

support. Edgar, if you need anything, just let me know. I’ll be there

was at a loss for