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.”

Edgar offered his hand. She understood the gesture

Sherilyn took his hand, gracing him with a smile. “Let’s

at her.

walked out side

they’ve left. Can you let

now?”

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Chapter 213

him, her gaze filled with concern. “Are you alright?”

his arms. “What could be wrong

all, but he insisted he was

knows you’re upset. You’ve

scoffed softly.

Upon hearing that, Sylvia tensed, “Listen to me. Let it go. Sherilyn doesn’t love you anymore. She and

speaking up for them?‘ Gilbert thought and held back, and his response was indifferent.

Sylvia wasn’t convinced.

type to hang onto one tree? Besides, Sherilyn

made some sense.