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.

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

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

grin spreading. “You got me a

your birthday. How could I not bring a

bit her lip, looking a bit embarrassed. “It’s nothing fancy, though. You

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tell me if you don’t like it. Just dispose of it quietly.”

like Gilbert once

the better of Edgar. “What is it? Can I

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

others?

not here.” Sherilyn whispered, “I made

is it? If I can’t open it now,

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

“How could

like he had discovered a treasure.

made

amused by Edgar’s reaction.