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 way towards Sherilyn.

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

out a piece, which was still

heat, Edgar quickly withdrew his hand, touching his earlobe in embarrassment. “It’s quite hot, but

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the roasted chestnuts again, peeling it

“Open up.”

“Okay.”

her head, taking it into her

is it?” Edgar

puffed her cheeks, giving a thumbs

I’ll peel another.”

had seen everything. The girl had begged Edgar, but he

lip, she asked, “Why didn’t you give it to that girl? Aren’t you worried about what people would

for her, but I bought it for you.

own? Sherilyn felt a sudden rush of warmth, her

put her

tearing up while eating roasted chestnuts. “Did it

chestnuts could be

need

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

he paused, thinking better of it.

“Ha ha.”

laughed through her tears. “Don’t

scrutinized her teary