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.

onto a bag, Edgar asked, “What’s that? You’ve been holding onto it

shaking her head. “It’s a

grin spreading. “You got me a

came for your birthday.

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

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to tell me if you don’t like it. Just

like Gilbert once did.

better of

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

others?

whispered, “I made it myself.”

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

there. Try it on, and if you don’t like it, it’s fine. But if you do and anything doesn’t fit right, I can adjust it

love it!” Edgar hugged the bag close, “How could I not?

felt like he had discovered

“Sherilyn, you made

laughed, amused