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.

bouquet of

“Thank you.”

the bouquet, her eyes slightly

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excitement.

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

surprised, “How did you

had refrained from drinking water to avoid any mishaps. Was it

of it, was glad he

bottled water, he offered it to her. “Here, take a sip.” “Okay,

took the bottle, tilting her head back to drink.

some water

“Slow down!”

but then hesitated – he wasn’t her boyfriend yet…

Gilbert

of her mouth, gently wiping away the

startled Sherilyn; was this too intimate?

his hand. “There you go.”

was honest and gentle.

“Sherilyn!”

began buzzing with activity,

are you? Ms. Hansen is looking for

“Over here!”

and some fans too, they’re all waiting to see

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“Alright, I’m coming!”