Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 263

In the sprawling suburbs of Sunhaven, nestled somewhere between the opulence of the elite and the modesty of the middle class, lay the

neighborhood where Edgar’s current abode was situated. It certainly wasn’t the bottom of the barrel, but by Edgar’s family standards, it was hardly a notch above.

Gilbert pulled up his car, glancing at Sherilyn in the rearview mirror with a tone that was as indifferent as the overcast sky, “Let’s go, he’s inside.”

He had no intention of accompanying her further.

“I’ll wait here for you.”

After a pause, he added, “If you decide to stay, give me a call or shoot me a text, will you?”

Who knows, maybe their reunion would render them inseparable?

The thought almost made Gilbert bite his tongue. He stole another glance at Sherilyn, his irritation inexplicably rising.

“Aren’t you going? Hurry up!”

If she didn’t move now, he’d surely regret it.

“Oh, okay.”

Sherilyn, puzzled by his sudden mood swing, unbuckled her seatbelt and stepped out of the car.

she found Edgar’s place–a cramped studio apartment rented by one of his college friends. Edgar had found himself there after his credit cards were frozen and

a deep breath, Sherilyn

Edgar opened the door, his surprise mingling with delight. “How

and asked, “Aren’t you going to invite me in?”

course.” Edgar stepped aside, ushering her in.

the fridge to grab a soda. “What can

“It’s okay.”

shook her head. “Don’t bother, I came

“Alright then.”

evident. “Living here is

he didn’t want her to see how much he had

clasped his hands together, trying to mask his anxiety. “You

him, nodding. ‘Why didn’t you just tell

“Sherilyn!”

paled at her

say that hurts more than being

her eyes momentarily, feeling like a

“Edgar.”

pursed her lips, speaking softly. “Don’t fight with your parents. Go back and

“Sherilyn…”

Edgar’s heart, the stress of the past days was

immense.

hadn’t given up hope.