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.

that? You’ve been holding onto it for a while. Isn’t it heavy?”

all.” Sherilyn smiled, shaking her head. “It’s a birthday

grin spreading. “You got me

for your birthday. How could I not bring a

bit embarrassed.

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don’t like it. Just dispose of it quietly.”

Gilbert once did.

it?” Curiosity got the better of Edgar. “What is it? Can

of presents that day, none sparked his interest like Sherilyn’s. But how could

others?

Sherilyn whispered, “I made

Edgar even more curious. “What is it? If I can’t open it

it on, and if you don’t like it, it’s

hugged the bag close, “How could I not? You

felt like he had discovered

overjoyed. “Sherilyn, you made this? You

amused by Edgar’s