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.”

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

as he took in

covered her

Edgar was at a loss, unsure of how to

pockets for a tissue, only to remember he

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

I don’t want them!” Sherilyn sobbed, shaking her

it all out…”

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might not fully grasp what she was going through, but he could understand the relief of ending

said softly, “I’m here

that unimpressed him. With a sigh, he turned away, his interest

the

they drove off, Gilbert saw Edgar gently dabbing at Sherilyn’s tears, treating her with the delicacy of something fragile.

Sherilyn. “Here, get ready to start practicing. You’ll be leading Group D in the

casual remark hit Sherilyn like a thunderbolt, leaving her stunned and hard to believe.