Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 216

If it hadn’t been for the news about Caroline’s miscarriage…

Really? Sherilyn offered a wry smile, a gesture that spoke volumes of her disbelief. The Sherilyn of the past might have bought such words, but the woman she was at the moment? Not a chance.

She gestured toward the door. “So, can I leave now?”

“Sure.” Gilbert nodded slightly. “Go ahead.”

“Goodbye.” After a casual wave, Sherilyn slung her bag over her shoulder and started for the door. Her steps were light at first but picked up pace until she was running, the thrill of freedom pumping through her veins.

Panting from the rush, Sherilyn barely caught her breath when she spotted Edgar stepping out of his car. “Sherilyn!”

“Edgar!” She couldn’t help but beam at him, sprinting his way.

Right then, Sherilyn desperately needed a friend to share in her joy.

Once she reached him, Edgar instinctively reached out as if he would catch her if she stumbled. “Be careful.”

teeth, a clear contradiction to the broad smile on her face. “I’m just so happy! I can’t believe how thrilled

smile touching his lips as he took in her tearful happiness. Was

Sherilyn covered her face, her shoulders.

was at a loss, unsure of

for a tissue, only to remember he

scrambled to his car, fetched a pack of tissues, and

them!” Sherilyn sobbed, shaking her head. “I want to cry,

all

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through, but he could understand the relief of ending a

softly, “I’m here

distance, a fleeting observation that unimpressed him. With a sigh, he turned

received the order. “Alright.”

at Sherilyn’s tears, treating her with the

made plans for Sherilyn. “Here, get ready to start practicing. You’ll be leading

Sherilyn like a thunderbolt, leaving her stunned