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.”

how Derek’s mom and Daphne might have a

momentarily stunned.

just a while ago to find

enough to lift her

smiled slightly, “Have you

his head.

09:10

let me treat you to dinner. Just give me

the door. “But,

would I? Do you think I’m

wasn’t; otherwise, she wouldn’t dare to offer.

a quaint reflection of old Sunhaven, far from fashionable

took Edgar to a

upscale restaurant she had visited since returning to Sunhaven. Considering Edgar’s background, she felt embarrassed to invite him to

into a booth

heard the food here is amazing.” Sherilyn whispered, “I usually don’t dare to eat much… with dancing and

condition,

I’m going all out.” Her voice carried

“You’ve made me hungry

suit jacket and draped it over his chair back, revealing

for a moment, her lips curving

she had made for

fit well?” she