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!"

You're here cheating on me, and you tell

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

on Edgar. "Daring to touch what's mine? You've got guts! I just wonder if your skills are as big as your courage!" "No, stop!" Sherilyn lunged

could be; Edgar never stood a chance against

with you... Can we talk about this at home,

only seemed to needle him

palm cradling her cheek, fingers tracing the tears spilling from the corners of her eyes. He scoffed. "Who are

his eyes. Without thinking, she clung

the same time, she yelled,

"Gilbert, Edward, Elliot!"

each syllable of name deliberately,

breaking through his

like this? How can

jerk, he

"Ah..."

her. He just wanted her to let

force, Sherilyn stumbled back, barely managing

horror, her elbow slammed

her see stars, eliciting

struck a nerve in

and Edgar simultaneously halted,