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.

her with a bouquet of roses, “Congratulations, the

“Thank you.”

the bouquet, her eyes

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excitement.

were a bit dry, Edgar asked, “Sherilyn, are you

surprised, “How did you

thirsty. Nervous about performing, she had refrained from

was glad he had

the bottled water, he offered it to her. “Here, take

took the bottle, tilting her head back

drank so eagerly that some

“Slow down!”

his hand to wipe it away, but then hesitated

again, Gilbert was watching.

Edgar touched the corner of her mouth, gently wiping

the touch startled Sherilyn; was this

withdrew his

honest

“Sherilyn!”

buzzing with activity,

are you? Ms. Hansen is looking

“Over here!”

Ms. Hansen is here, the media, and some fans too, they’re all waiting

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“Alright, I’m coming!”