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.”

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

as he took in her tearful happiness.

Sherilyn covered her face, her shoulders. shaking with sobs.

Edgar was at a loss, unsure of

his pockets for a tissue, only to remember he didn’t

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

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

it all

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to hold her back. He might not fully grasp what she was going through, but he could understand the relief of ending a loveless marriage that was only a shell of

Edgar said softly, “I’m here with you.”

that unimpressed him. With a sigh, he

received the order. “Alright.”

gently dabbing at Sherilyn’s tears, treating her with the delicacy of something fragile.

getting to know her, Daphne. finally made plans for Sherilyn. “Here, get ready to start practicing. You’ll be leading

like a thunderbolt, leaving her stunned and hard