Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 232

As brothers, Derek knew he had to give Gilbert a heads–up about what happened to Sherilyn.

After explaining everything, he asked, “So, what’s your plan?”

After a brief silence, Gilbert scoffed, “Why should I care? Isn’t Edgar handling

it?”

He’s her ex now. It’s time he knew his place.

“Man.” Derek sighed deeply, admitting, “Even if my mom steps in, I doubt it’ll do much good.”

Edgar returned to Serenity Street.

“Sherilyn…”

As the door swung open, Sherilyn looked surprised. Why was he back so

soon?

“Don’t be upset.” Edgar comforted her.

His handsome features were bathed in the warm glow of the hallway’s orange light, creating a soft halo around him. “I’m working on finding a solution for you.”

might have a connection that could help, “Maybe, all hope isn’t

was momentarily stunned.

ago

gesture alone was enough to lift her

slightly, “Have you eaten?”

his head. “No… I was about

09:10

let me treat you to dinner. Just

around to grab her bag and lock the door. “But,

Do you think I’m that kind of

she wouldn’t

of old Sunhaven,

took Edgar to

since returning to Sunhaven. Considering Edgar’s background, she felt embarrassed to invite him to anything

into a

heard the food here is amazing.” Sherilyn whispered, “I usually

peak condition, she

Her voice carried a youthful

but laugh. “You’ve made me

it over his chair back,

her lips curving

wearing the shirt she had made for him.

well?” she