Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 213

Chapter 213

Though Gilbert wore a smile, who was Sylvia kidding? Sylvia could see right. through him. His smile was a thinly veiled blade.

“Gilbert!” Sylvia’s voice dropped to a whisper as she gently shook her head at Gilbert, signaling him not to stir trouble.

Was he that flustered? Gilbert couldn’t help but laugh bitterly. What did Grandma think he was up to?

The atmosphere turned icy.

Sherilyn and Edgar exchanged glances before standing up together.

“Sylvia,” Edgar said with a smile, “Thanks for having us tonight. But it’s getting late and Sherilyn and I should get going so you can get some rest. We’ll head out now.”

“Leaving already?” Sylvia quickly turned around, her smile awkward, yet she positioned herself before Gilbert.

“Yes,” Sherilyn nodded, adding, “Sylvia, I’ll visit you another day.”

Under such circumstances, Sylvia didn’t insist on them staying. She nodded, “Okay then, Edgar, take good care of Sherilyn for me. Make sure she gets home safe.”

“Don’t worry, Sylvia.”

“Sylvia, goodbye.”

his hand. She understood the gesture

his hand, gracing him

at her.

they walked out side by side.

left. Can you

now?”

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Chapter 213

him, her

“What could be

it all, but he

poking Gilbert’s forehead gently, “Grandma knows you’re upset. You’ve been putting a lot of effort

Gilbert scoffed softly.

that, Sylvia tensed, “Listen to me. Let it go. Sherilyn

Gilbert thought and held back, and his response was indifferent. “I didn’t say I would do anything to them. Look how worried you

Sylvia wasn’t

Gilbert chuckled softly. “What else? Do you think I’m the type to hang onto one tree? Besides, Sherilyn isn’t so special that I can’t live without

made some sense.