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.

eyebrows furrowed immediately, recognizing it. “Is that

“Yes.”

waiting for a reply, Adela took the

thinking about the rumors

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scrutinized her

we need to talk.”

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

his head. “You’ll find out.”

the gossip they’d run

three of them sat down on

his

discussion

hear it then.”

the bracelet box on the table. “Why are you taking this out? Surely not

“Of course not.”

chuckled, struck by the ironic timing. Just as he was about to

it

“To someone?”

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

“It’s…”

hesitated before shaking his head. “Not yet, I’m

Gaylord turned his face

hope. “You’ve only been back for a short while, and you’ve already found someone? Tell me, which

the adopted daughter

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