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.

birthday present, she wondered what she should get 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

straight to her rented apartment, she made a detour to the nearby night. market on Serenity

in luck and quickly found

way.

her body–conscious diet as a dancer. Then, changing into her practice clothes, she went through her daily routine of basic exercises. After a

cleared the only large table in her apartment, wiping it down until it was

white, pure cotton. That was her birthday gift

had skills. Her grandmother, Natalie, was a tailor and had raised Sherilyn, supporting her dance lessons with her sewing. Dance lessons. weren’t cheap, and Natalie adored her granddaughter.

craft over time. While she wasn’t as skilled

visualized Edgar’s measurements, sketching outlines with

to take it slow, be meticulous, and make it unique. After all, it was a birthday present, and Edgar had done her a huge favor, one she had