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!"

on me, and you tell me

an indescribable fury, a tempestuous storm in his eyes ready to engulf everything in its

I just wonder if your skills are as big

how ruthless he could be; Edgar never

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

seemed to needle

palm cradling her cheek, fingers tracing

glimpse of madness in his eyes. Without thinking, she

the same time, she yelled, "Edgar,

"Gilbert, Edward, Elliot!"

syllable of name deliberately,

breaking through his

me like this? How can you

he shook

"Ah..."

much force nor had he intended to hurt her. He just wanted her to let go, to stop her from preventing

force, Sherilyn stumbled back, barely

horror, her elbow slammed

her see stars, eliciting

struck a nerve

and Edgar simultaneously halted, turning their