Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 218

“Hey! Awesome!” Edgar was thrilled, his smile stretching from ear to ear. Glancing at his watch, he said, “I’m running late. I have to catch my flight! See you when I get back!”

“See you soon.” Sherilyn waved him off, watching as he drove away.

Turning to walk down the alley, she mumbled, “A birthday… so, I need to get a birthday present. But what should I get for Edgar?”

By the way, she was doing quite well for herself. Thanks to Edwin’s efficiency, she received the alimony check from Gilbert. And it was a hefty sum. But even with all this money, she wasn’t one to splurge unnecessarily.

First off, it was against her frugal habits. Secondly, Jenna would need money for many things in the future, and Sherilyn intended to save for her.

There’s truth in the saying, “Biting the hand that feeds you is never good.” With the alimony in hand, her bitterness toward Gilbert had somewhat faded.

him. Considering Edgar’s affluent background, he lacked nothing. A gift should be lavish or meaningful for someone of his stature. Lavish? Sherilyn couldn’t afford it. So, meaningful it

apartment, she made a detour to the nearby night. market on Serenity Street, bustling with life after dark. From food to everyday knick–knacks,

it wasn’t crowded. Sherilyn was in luck

way.

had some vegetable salad, a nod to her body–conscious diet as a dancer. Then, changing into her practice clothes, she

in her apartment, wiping it down until it was spotless.

white, pure cotton. That was her birthday gift for Edgar, a shirt she intended

Her grandmother, Natalie, was a tailor and had raised Sherilyn, supporting her

Sherilyn would help out, picking up the craft over time. While she wasn’t as skilled as Natalie, she could

measurements, sketching outlines

week left, there was enough time to make a shirt. Sherilyn had to take it slow, be meticulous, and make it unique.