Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 225

Francis‘ expression was a mix of shock and urgency upon hearing the news.

He mumbled something under his breath, his eyebrows furrowed as he scrambled to find the right words.

This left Edgar feeling slightly embarrassed.

“Chill out,” Caroline intervened, patting his hand reassuringly. “Edgar’s here because Sylvia gave her blessing. You can relax.”

She then turned to Edgar with an apologetic smile. “Francis, being the protective older brother he is, just worries a lot. He treats Sherilyn as if she were his own sister. Of course, he’s going to be a bit on edge knowing she’s got a boyfriend now. Don’t take it personally.”

“Of course,” Edgar replied with a smile, understanding the situation.

He then looked directly at Francis. “Fran, trust me, my intentions with Sherilyn are genuine. I’ll take good care of her.”

Francis calmed down, though his eyebrows didn’t fully relax.

After leaving the hospital room, Caroline escorted them to the entrance. “I’ve got to take care of Francis, so I can’t see you out. Thanks for coming over!”

she said.

“No problem at all,” Edgar responded. “You better head back in. Sherilyn and I will leave now.”

“Alright.”

door closed, Sherilyn

of her face, snapping her out of her thoughts. “Penny for your thoughts? You seemed

nothing,” Sherilyn replied, shaking her head

odd about Caroline… as if there was

Francis was awake now, and she believed whatever

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truth about the past could wait until Francis was better.

get going,” she

“Sure thing.”

Street. As they passed through the bustling downtown area, traffic slowed to a crawl. Sherilyn, leaning against the car window, suddenly perked up. “Mmm,

smell?” Edgar asked, amused,

pointed towards a street vendor not too far away. “They’re

me check

the light turned green, Edgar didn’t drive off but instead pulled over

are you doing?” Sherilyn asked, as he unbuckled his seatbelt.

“Getting roasted chestnuts, of

he stepped out of

for a moment