Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 226

“Hey, handsome!”

When she saw it was a guy, the girl clasped her hands together in a pleading gesture, “I’ve been dying to try this maple–glazed roasted chestnuts. Could you possibly let me have it?”

“Well…” Normally, Edgar would have epitomized chivalry without a second thought, but this time was different.

He shook his head, apologetically saying, “Sorry, I can’t do that.”

“What?”

The girl didn’t expect to be turned down. “Come on, it’s just a small favor for a lady. Are you really being that stingy?”

Edgar just smiled, offering no defense. “Sorry.”

“Okay, then!” The girl bit her lip in frustration. “How about I offer you an extra 5 bucks for it, deal?”

“Sorry.” Edgar remained firm. “It’s not about the money.”

He glanced over at Sherilyn standing a few steps away. “Really sorry, but maybe next time.”

“Sir, here you go.”

The vendor handed over a paper bag, and Edgar quickly took it, nodding at the visibly upset girl.

“Apologies again.”

made his

chestnuts, the vendor said this batch is the best. It’s the last

out a piece, which

hand, touching his earlobe

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again, peeling it open and offering

“Open up.”

“Okay.”

head, taking it into

is it?” Edgar looked

Sherilyn puffed her cheeks, giving a thumbs

peel

she had seen everything. The girl had begged

it to that girl? Aren’t you worried about what

chuckled. “I am sorry for her, but I bought it for you. Why should

rush of warmth, her eyes brimming with tears.

someone had put

up while eating roasted chestnuts. “Did it

could

need water?”

was flustered. “There’s water in the car, let me

step, he paused, thinking better of it. “Sherilyn, come with me! It’ll

“Ha ha.”

through her tears. “Don’t worry, I’m not choking.”

not?” Edgar scrutinized her teary