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 connection that could

was momentarily stunned.

had left just a while ago to

enough to lift her spirits. She couldn’t turn him

smiled slightly, “Have you eaten?”

for a moment before shaking his head. “No… I was about to

09:10

to dinner. Just give me

around to grab her bag and lock the door. “But, I can’t afford anything fancy… Don’t hold it

think

she wouldn’t dare

Street was a quaint reflection of old Sunhaven,

to a

most upscale restaurant she had visited since returning to Sunhaven. Considering

into a

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

stay in peak condition, she had been limiting herself.

out.” Her voice

help but laugh. “You’ve made me

his suit jacket and draped it over his chair back, revealing his

for a moment, her

wearing the shirt she had made

it fit well?”