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.”

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

was momentarily

had left just a while ago to

was 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 ask

09:10

let me treat you to dinner. Just

the door. “But, I can’t afford

would I? Do you think I’m that kind

otherwise, she wouldn’t dare

quaint reflection of old Sunhaven, far from

took Edgar to a

was the most upscale restaurant she had visited since returning to Sunhaven. Considering Edgar’s background, she

a booth

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

recently, to stay in peak condition, she had been limiting

going all out.” Her voice carried

help but laugh. “You’ve made me hungry now.”

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

her

shirt she had made

it fit well?”