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

a treasure. “Maple–glazed roasted chestnuts, the vendor said this batch is the best. It’s the last one, try

a piece, which was still

touching his earlobe in embarrassment.

Chapter 226

up the roasted chestnuts again, peeling it open and offering it to

“Open up.”

“Okay.”

her head, taking

is it?” Edgar looked eager.

cheeks, giving a thumbs up. “It’s really

I’ll peel

was silent; she had seen everything. The girl had begged Edgar, but he hadn’t given

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

bought it for you. Why should I prioritize someone else over

rush of warmth, her eyes

put

her tearing up while eating roasted chestnuts. “Did it get stuck?”

remembered, roasted chestnuts could be

you need

in the car, let me grab

a step, he paused, thinking better of it.

“Ha ha.”

laughed through her tears. “Don’t

Edgar scrutinized her