Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 256

What to get? This gift had to be special.

Edgar rose from his seat, exited his room, and made his way to the basement. The family’s valuables were secured in a safe down there.

After typing in the code, Edgar entered and located his own safe, unlocking it.

He rummaged through it and pulled out a box, opening it to take a peek inside. Nodding in satisfaction, he muttered, “This is perfect.”

With the box in hand, he locked up and headed out.

“Edgar.” Just as he was about to head upstairs, he heard someone call his name.

Turning around, he saw his parents, Gaylord and Adela Ferguson.

“Mom, Dad.”

They had just returned from a social gathering.

Perfect timing, as Edgar was waiting for them.

Adela stepped forward, eyeing her son with a curious expression. “Back early, I see…”

Her gaze then fell on the box in Edgar’s hand.

“What’s that?” she asked, her tone dropping.

“This…” Edgar didn’t hide it, replying with a smile, “It’s a bracelet.”

He planned to talk to them about Sherilyn soon anyway, so there was no need for secrets.

it. “Is that the one from your grandma?”

“Yes.”

reply, Adela took the box, opened it, and saw a ruby

laugh, thinking about

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scrutinized her

here, we need to talk.”

his father. “Dad, what’s wrong with Mom?”

his head. “You’ll find out.”

was also unhappy with the gossip they’d run into that

sat

faced his

discussion to bring up Sherilyn.

it

table. “Why are you taking this out? Surely not for yourself?”

“Of course not.”

as he was about to explain, they

it to

“To someone?”

husband, her expression darkening. “Who? A girlfriend? Such an expensive

“It’s…”

his head. “Not yet, I’m still courting

Gaylord turned his

been back for a short while, and you’ve already found someone? Tell me, which family’s daughter

replied, “She’s… the adopted daughter of the Johnson family.‘”

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