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.

immediately, recognizing it. “Is that the

“Yes.”

Without waiting for a reply, Adela took the box,

about the rumors she’d heard at

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she scrutinized

here, we need to talk.”

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

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

unhappy with the gossip they’d

them sat down on the sofa.

still confused, faced his

until after their discussion to bring up

hear it

are you taking

“Of course not.”

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

it

“To someone?”

expression darkening. “Who? A girlfriend? Such an expensive

“It’s…”

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

turned his

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

the adopted daughter of the

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