Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 798

Where to? It's pretty obvious.

Gilbert stood still, a bitter smile tugging at his lips.

Murmuring to himself, "Please... take good care of her for me. Please, just make sure she's happy."

What he couldn't manage for Sherilyn, he hoped Edgar would achieve...

Sherilyn had feelings for Edgar. Being with him, she'd likely be over the moon, right?

Lovers finally getting together, a happy ending for all.

Suddenly, Gilbert closed his eyes, his features shrouded in shadows, a picture of loneliness and melancholy...

At the Sunset Ridge Community.

Jenna had already gone to bed, and Sherilyn had just finished her workout, drenched in sweat, ready for a shower and then some rest.

Her phone beeped with a message.

[Are you asleep yet?]

It was Edgar, whom she hadn't heard from in ages. Yates mentioned he'd gone off to Rainshore City.

Sherilyn grasped her phone and replied.

[Not yet.]

hate to disturb

spine. Did this mean... he was back

looked down to see Edgar leaning against his car. He seemed to have spotted her too, looking

I'll wait

rubbed her temples, grabbed

as she exited the building, Edgar was there to greet her, all smiles,

time

a while." Sherilyn was a tad bewildered.

to hide it; his

"I know everything!"

puzzled. "Know...

to control his

"Jenna found a bone

and Gilbert are

then what he was

did he

deep breath, mustering courage. "Now,

again, with no strings

Sherilyn's mouth

In theory, yes.

But, "Edgar, my situation..."

attempts were a disaster; his family would never accept her, and she felt utterly unworthy in his presence. "Don't worry, I'll convince

his hand,

me right now, I just want you to know, my feelings for you haven't changed,

gently touching

that you're free, maybe you could, you know, consider me,