Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 370

“What’s with the questions?” Sherilyn hoisted a stone, pointing at Eddy with eyes wide, “Let her go! Dare to touch her again and see what happens!”

With that, she yanked the older woman over.

A slight smile played on her lips. “Guess if this cobblestone is just for show?”

The woman paused and laughed, “Do you think you can scare me? You think I’m easily frightened…”

“She’s not bluffing.” As they were speaking, Gilbert arrived, stepping onto the porch leisurely as if he hadn’t a care in the world. He glanced at Eddy, then at the older woman.

In a soft voice, Gilbert added, “Don’t doubt it. My wife really will take action.”

His wife? Sherilyn was stunned, looking toward Gilbert. Had he forgotten they were divorced? Seeing her look his way, Gilbert smiled warmly and asked her, “Is the cobblestone hurting your hand? Want me to help?”

Sherilyn frowned, looking away. “I can manage on my own.”

The older woman was confused, wondering what was with these two crazies.

Eddy recognized Gilbert. He looked from

offend Gilbert, but pride wouldn’t

he forced a smile. “Mr. Gilbert, this is my

Rebecca. “After all, she

a few steps.

to support Rebecca while Gilbert took the opportunity to

She could get hurt. Gilbert

asked coldly, “Aren’t you leaving?”

then glanced at Rebecca. “Mr. Gilbert, see you around.

directed the last word at the

for me!” The woman caught up with Eddy, arm

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together.

shook his head in disdain. Though all men in their circle, Eddy’s kind wasn’t to his taste. As for Rebecca, watching Eddy’s back, her

you need to go

away, her voice hollow, “I’m fine.”

cuts and bruises. A hospital could fix her physical injuries, but it couldn’t heal