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 the one from your

“Yes.”

for a reply, Adela took the box, opened

let out a bitter laugh, thinking about

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she scrutinized

here, we need to

looked at his father. “Dad, what’s wrong with

his head.

also unhappy with the gossip they’d

three of them sat down

faced his parents. “What’s

after their discussion to bring up Sherilyn.

it then.”

placed the bracelet box on the table. “Why are you taking this out? Surely

“Of course not.”

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

giving it to someone.”

“To someone?”

darkening. “Who? A girlfriend? Such an expensive item is not

“It’s…”

hesitated before shaking his head.

turned his

clung to hope. “You’ve only been back for a

replied, “She’s… the adopted daughter of

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