Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 239

Chapter 239

Gilbert eyed her warily, his hand inching forward in an attempt to grasp hers. But once again, Sherilyn dodged his reach.

“Sherilyn?”

A flash of cold frustration sparked in Gilbert’s eyes. “Don’t you get it? Am I out to get you or something?”

“No…” Sherilyn shook her head, raising her hand. While he had stepped away for just a moment, she had already wrapped her hand with a handkerchief, albeit hastily. Now, she was much more composed.

Facing Gilbert, whose face darkened with anger, she said, “It looks worse than it is, really. I’m fine, thanks for your help.” Her tone was cool and distant.

Rejected over and over again, Gilbert wasn’t even sure if he was used to it by now, but surprisingly, he didn’t grow angrier. Instead, a sense of helplessness washed over him. Yet, he refused to leave.

“Don’t talk nonsense! Since I’ve stumbled upon this and even lent a hand, there’s no way I’m leaving you here by yourself…” He paused, shooting her a pointed look. “Where’s Edgar? What kind of boyfriend is he, missing at a time like this?”

Sherilyn fell silent. She couldn’t exactly say that Edgar wasn’t really her boyfriend; she couldn’t boss him around as if he were.

Gilbert lifted his chin. “Call Edgar, get him here!”

could Sherilyn possibly do

“You have two choices. Come with me, or get Edgar here, right now!”

made? Between the two options, Sherilyn naturally chose the latter. “Alright.”

gaze, Sherilyn dug out her phone from

almost immediately.

09:28 1

carried a hint of joy. Feeling guilty, Sherilyn mustered her courage. “Where are you? Can you, maybe, come pick me

course!” Edgar didn’t hesitate. “Where are you? I’ll

Club, by the main

for me, I’ll be right

“Okay.”

on something, Sherilyn

him since, after all, couples shouldn’t be too ‘polite‘ with each

other.

to Gilbert. “Edgar will be here soon.”

pocket, lighting

he… not leaving? As if reading her mind, Gilbert turned slightly,

Edgar