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 you tell me to calm

burning with an indescribable fury, a tempestuous storm in his eyes ready

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

well how ruthless he could be; Edgar

back with you... Can we talk about this at

words only seemed to

fingers tracing the tears spilling from the corners of

glimpse of madness in his eyes. Without thinking, she

the same time,

"Gilbert, Edward, Elliot!"

pronounced each syllable of name

breaking through

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

jerk, he shook

"Ah..."

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

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

horror, her elbow slammed into the corner of the

stars, eliciting a

cry struck a nerve in

simultaneously halted, turning their