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.

“Is that the one

“Yes.”

me see.” Without waiting for a reply, Adela took the box, opened it, and saw a ruby

a bitter laugh, thinking about the rumors

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she scrutinized her son.

need

puzzled, looked at his father. “Dad,

and shook his head. “You’ll find out.”

with the gossip they’d run into that evening…

them sat down on

Edgar, still confused, faced his

wait until after their discussion to bring

it then.”

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

“Of course not.”

he was about to explain, they brought it

giving it to someone.”

“To someone?”

Such an expensive item is not something just

“It’s…”

head.

turned

but she still clung to hope. “You’ve only been back for a short while, and you’ve already found someone? Tell me, which family’s daughter is

adopted

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