Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Hearing the noise, Sherilyn and Edgar froze, simultaneously turning their heads to look.

Gilbert? Sherilyn was surprised. What was he doing here at this time?

"You're here? Let's step outside to talk..."

Instinctively, Sherilyn pushed Edgar behind her, taking a step forward to shield him. Given their past encounters, she feared Gilbert might lash out at Edgar. This instinctive protective gesture deeply infuriated Gilbert.

"Heh."

Gilbert chuckled darkly, advancing step by step. "Talk outside? Let's talk right here. What exactly are you two up to?"

"I..."

Before Sherilyn could finish, Gilbert suddenly reached out, pushing her aside and swiftly grabbed Edgar by the throat.

"Ugh!"

Edgar tried to fight back out of instinct, but Gilbert was too strong for him, pushing him back until he was trapped against the conference table. "Edgar!"

Sherilyn's face turned pale with shock, and she rushed forward, desperately trying to pull Gilbert's arm away.

"Gilbert, calm down!"

down? You're here cheating on me, and

his glare burning with an indescribable fury, a tempestuous storm in

touch what's mine? You've got guts! I just wonder if your skills are as big as your

he could be; Edgar never

I'll go back with you... Can we talk about this

words only seemed to needle

her cheek, fingers tracing the tears spilling from the corners

a glimpse of madness in his eyes. Without

the same time, she yelled, "Edgar,

"Gilbert, Edward, Elliot!"

syllable of name

breaking through his

front of me like this? How can you do this to me?"

a jerk, he shook Sherilyn

"Ah..."

much force nor had he intended to hurt her. He just wanted

that slight force, Sherilyn stumbled back, barely managing to catch

horror, her elbow slammed

see stars, eliciting a sharp cry

a nerve in both

Edgar simultaneously halted, turning