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 way

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

out a

withdrew his hand, touching his earlobe in embarrassment. “It’s

Chapter 226

the roasted chestnuts again, peeling it open and offering it to Sherilyn.

“Open up.”

“Okay.”

her head, taking it into her

it?” Edgar

puffed her cheeks, giving a thumbs up. “It’s

peel another.”

The girl had begged

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

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

rush of warmth, her eyes brimming

someone had put her

up while eating roasted chestnuts. “Did it

chestnuts could

need water?”

in the car, let me grab it

of it. “Sherilyn, come with

“Ha ha.”

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

her teary