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 to

a tempestuous storm in his eyes ready to

You've got guts! I just wonder if your skills are as big as your courage!"

well how ruthless he could be; Edgar

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

words only seemed to

his palm cradling her cheek, fingers tracing the tears

catching a glimpse of madness in his eyes. Without thinking, she clung tighter to

time, she yelled,

"Gilbert, Edward, Elliot!"

each syllable of

through his

like this? How can you do this to

he

"Ah..."

hurt her. He just wanted her to let go, to stop her from

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

slammed into the corner of

pain made her see stars, eliciting a sharp cry from

struck a nerve

Edgar simultaneously halted, turning