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.”

he made his way towards

a treasure. “Maple–glazed roasted chestnuts, the vendor said this batch

he took out a piece, which was still

hand, touching his earlobe in

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the roasted chestnuts again, peeling it open

“Open up.”

“Okay.”

head, taking it into her

it?” Edgar looked eager.

cheeks, giving a thumbs

peel another.”

seen everything. The girl had begged Edgar, but he

it to that girl? Aren’t you

but I bought it for you. Why should

rush of warmth,

put

Edgar saw her tearing up while

remembered, roasted chestnuts could be quite choking.

need

“There’s water in the car, let me grab it

step, he paused, thinking better of it. “Sherilyn, come with

“Ha ha.”

laughed through her tears. “Don’t worry,

Edgar scrutinized her teary eyes. “Then what’s…?