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.”

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

was momentarily stunned.

had left just a while ago to find

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

smiled slightly, “Have you eaten?”

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

09:10

you to dinner. Just give

“But, I can’t afford anything fancy… Don’t

would I? Do you think I’m that

she wouldn’t dare

a quaint reflection of old Sunhaven, far from fashionable

Edgar to a cozy bistro.

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

a

“I usually don’t dare to eat much… with

in peak condition, she had been

Her voice carried a

but laugh. “You’ve made

draped it over his

gaze lingered for a moment, her lips

the shirt she had made for

fit well?” she inquired.