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.

recognizing it. “Is that the

“Yes.”

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

bitter laugh, thinking about the rumors she’d heard at

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scrutinized her

we need to talk.”

father. “Dad, what’s wrong with Mom?”

his

with the gossip they’d

them sat down on

still confused, faced his parents.

until after their discussion to bring

hear it

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

“Of course not.”

as he was about to explain, they brought

giving it

“To someone?”

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

“It’s…”

nodded, then hesitated before shaking his head. “Not yet, I’m still courting her.”

Gaylord turned his

went pale, but she still clung to hope. “You’ve only been back for a short while, and you’ve

“She’s… the adopted daughter

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