Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 253

Sherilyn was clad in her custom performance attire, her legs elongated and straight, her waist so slender it seemed almost fragile.

As the music ebbed and flowed, her steps tapped rhythmically on beat, perfectly in time.

Strangely, it sent shivers down Gilbert’s spine, as if each step resonated directly with his heart…

Finally, she paused, turning to the audience with a radiant smile.

Instantly, the room erupted in thunderous applause!

“Bravo!” Edgar couldn’t help but stand and clap even louder.

Then, as if sensing him, Sherilyn, despite the distance, turned and waved vigorously in his direction.

Fearing Edgar might not see, she even jumped up, bouncing lightly.

“Sherilyn…” In that moment, Edgar was frozen.

His heart raced unbelievably fast, as if it might stop at any second! Thump, thump, thump, as though it was about to burst through his chest…

Edgar grinned, his smile going from ear to ear.

It was the first time he felt this way, a tumultuous, uncontrollable warmth, as if standing amidst flames…

The show ended successfully.

Edgar and their group of ‘close friends‘ rushed backstage to show their

support.

a bouquet of roses, “Congratulations, the show was a

“Thank you.”

smiled, accepting the bouquet, her eyes slightly

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excitement.

were a bit dry, Edgar asked, “Sherilyn, are you thirsty?”

looked surprised, “How did you

she had refrained from drinking water to avoid

of it, was glad he had brought water.

he offered it

tilting her head back

some water dribbled down

“Slow down!”

to wipe it away, but then hesitated – he wasn’t

Gilbert was watching.

her mouth, gently wiping

warmth of the touch startled Sherilyn; was this

Edgar quickly withdrew his

was honest and gentle.

“Sherilyn!”

began buzzing with activity, someone was calling

Hansen is looking for

“Over here!”

the media, and some fans too, they’re all waiting to

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“Alright, I’m coming!”