Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 221

Because of Daphne, Derek had already pieced it together. That girl dancing at Neon Nights Bar was none other than Sherilyn! Wasn’t Gilbert, after all the effort of getting her into the Lightning Dance Troupe, just trying to rekindle an old flame? Yet, why was she with Edgar?

“What are you looking at me for?” Gilbert gave him a sidelong glance, his voice dripping with sarcasm. “As Edgar’s cousin, even Yates is clueless? As her ex, I’m even more out of the loop.”

“Man, oh man.” Yates was totally in the dark. “I honestly had no idea. Man, this is messy. Can you imagine what my aunt and uncle would say if they found out?”

Meanwhile, Edgar let go of Sherilyn’s hand and waved everyone over. “Come on, what are you doing over there?”

They all gathered around.

A bit sheepish, Edgar glanced at Sherilyn. “Let me properly introduce you to my girlfriend, Sherilyn.”

“Hi, everyone.” Sherilyn offered a shy smile.

Hmm. Gilbert silently scoffed, diverting his gaze. Women in love.

Edgar continued, “Sherilyn, you know everyone here. No need for formal introductions, right?”

“Yeah, of course.” Sherilyn smiled, nodding.

asked, “What’s that? You’ve been holding onto it for a while. Isn’t it heavy?”

shaking her head. “It’s a birthday present for

a wide grin spreading. “You got me

Sherilyn couldn’t help but laugh. “I came for your birthday. How could

bit embarrassed. “It’s nothing fancy,

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tell me if you don’t like

like Gilbert once did.

it?” Curiosity got the better of Edgar.

though he had received plenty of presents that day, none sparked his interest like Sherilyn’s.

others?

whispered, “I made it myself.”

even more curious. “What is it? If I can’t open it now, give me a hint.”

there. Try it on, and if you don’t like it, it’s fine.

the bag close, “How could I not? You made it

had discovered a treasure.

you made this? You can

laughed, amused by