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.”

his

Edgar presented it like a treasure. “Maple–glazed roasted chestnuts, the vendor said this batch is the best.

took out a piece, which was

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

Chapter 226

gingerly picked up the roasted chestnuts again, peeling it open and

“Open up.”

“Okay.”

her head, taking it into her mouth.

it?” Edgar

her cheeks, giving a thumbs up. “It’s

I’ll peel

seen everything. The girl had begged Edgar, but he hadn’t given in.

didn’t you give it to that

for her, but I bought it for you. Why should

of warmth,

had put

tearing up while eating roasted chestnuts. “Did it get

could be

need water?”

the car, let me grab it

better of it. “Sherilyn,

“Ha ha.”

her tears. “Don’t worry, I’m not

not?” Edgar scrutinized her teary eyes. “Then