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.”

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

touching his lips as he took in her

Sherilyn covered her

was at a loss, unsure

for a tissue, only to remember he didn’t

his car, fetched a pack of tissues,

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

all

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could understand the relief of

then.” Edgar said softly, “I’m here

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

the

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

Troupe, after several days of getting to know her, Daphne. finally made plans for Sherilyn. “Here, get ready to start practicing. You’ll be leading Group D

hit Sherilyn like a thunderbolt, leaving her stunned and hard to