Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 346

Edgar sat on the edge of the bed, the dim light threly illuminating the room, silently watching her sleep. How he wished this moment could last a little longer, much longer.

The party finally came to an end. In a quiet corner, Gilbert massaged his cheeks, tired from the forced smiles that had made his facial muscles stiff. He pulled out his smartphone, swiping it on. It was clean–no messages, no missed calls. Not a single word from Sherilyn all night!

Suddenly, he looked up, the phone spinning in his palm before he dialed her number with a stem face.

But…

“The number you have dialed is currently unavailable.”

What’s happening? He tried again. Same result. Was her phone dead? Or did she deliberately turn it off to avoid him? Sherilyn, you better turn that phone on and answer my call! But she didn’t.

“Gilbert!”

Down the hallway, Caroline was pushing Francis in his wheelchair, waving at him. “Let’s go!”

“Coming!”

back into his pocket with frustration and followed them. Whatever. If she didn’t want to deal with him, he was better off. If

avail. What was going on? Gradually, his anger turned to worry. Could something have happened

morning, before the shift change, Sherilyn urged

busy after the shift change Let’s get this

“Alright.”

Edgar drove her to

“This is good.”

the car,

1/2

opened the car door stepped out, and, limping slightly, hurried

in his hand, which he opened and

This will keep you warm. Don’t catch

didn’t say much, his eyes were filled with unspoken affection. Tears welled up

it. I’m not