Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 869

Sherilyn paused, understanding perfectly well why Edgar had asked her that. It was likely because she and Gilbert seemed to be getting along too smoothly... "We haven't reconciled."

Sherilyn shook her head, letting out a soft sigh with a hint of a smile, "We've just... reached a truce."

"A truce?"

Edgar furrowed his brows, trying to process her words. He found it hard to believe, but a quiet joy began to bloom within him, "You mean, you two aren't back together?" "That's right."

Sherilyn chuckled, nodding in affirmation.

"!!"

Edgar was both surprised and delighted, and the weight he'd been carrying for days finally lifted! He had been worried that once Sherilyn learned what Gilbert had done for her, she might change her mind... But she hadn't! This meant he still had a chance! Edgar tried to rein in his happiness; Jenna was still in the hospital, and he had promised to wait for her.

"Sherilyn..."

"Edgar!"

both spoke at the same

Sherilyn smiled, "You first."

his smile, "I was just wondering, where

elevator arrived at

"No need."

her head and gesturing

Edgar's mood dipped

out of her purse, still smiling, "I'm heading to do some voice-over work for my show. I'm not sure when I'll finish... Having my own car is just more convenient." "That makes

there," Sherilyn pointed in

opposite direction, "Mine's

I guess this is goodbye for

"Alright, take care."

leave, not moving right away. He could sense that Sherilyn

point, she only saw him as a friend, nothing more... She'd already told him this before. Maybe she should find another chance to talk to him about it? But what if he kept persisting? If it were anyone else, she might have resorted to harsh words. However, Edgar was different. Even in his persistence, he was polite, considerate,

...

to sleep and leaned back on the couch to work on his laptop. His phone vibrated on the table. He glanced at it and rejected the call. Shortly after, he sent a text. [Can't talk now. I won't be back at Golden Oak Manor for the next couple of weeks. Take care. If anything urgent, contact