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

presented it like a treasure. “Maple–glazed roasted chestnuts, the vendor said

he took out a piece, which was still

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

Chapter 226

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

“Open up.”

“Okay.”

her head, taking it into her mouth.

it?” Edgar

a thumbs up. “It’s really

I’ll peel another.”

The girl had begged

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

but I bought it for you. Why

sudden rush of warmth, her eyes

someone had put her first.

wrong?” Edgar saw her tearing up while eating

chestnuts could

you need water?”

the car, let

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

“Ha ha.”

laughed through her tears. “Don’t worry,

scrutinized her teary