In an instant, Edgar could sense Sherilyn stiffening up next to him.
"Gilbert," Edgar said, his jovial expression fading into seriousness, "I'm sorry, but I can't step aside. If you have something to say to Sherilyn, say it."
He then looked at Sherilyn. "Sherilyn is my girlfriend, and there are no secrets between us."
Sherilyn's eyes widened, her lips parting in surprise.
Instinctively, she wanted to protest. But then, seeing Edgar slowly and gently shake his head at her, she understood his intent. If she protested, Gilbert wouldn't let her off easily!
But should she go along with Edgar's words? How unfair would that be to Edgar? Sherilyn clenched her fists, her inner turmoil raging.
"Heh." Gilbert chuckled, glancing at Sherilyn before his gaze landed on Edgar again, a thin veil of mockery in his eyes. "You say Sherilyn's your girlfriend? Sadly, Sherilyn doesn't seem to acknowledge that..."
He reached his hand toward Sherilyn, attempting to pull her toward him, their side-by-side stance irking him greatly! "Sherilyn, come here..."
"Yeah," With a sudden burst of courage, Sherilyn stepped back and stood her ground, confirming, "I am Edgar's girlfriend!"
The atmosphere suddenly went silent. The air itself seemed to freeze.
Gilbert talked in a voice as light as air, though his smile didn't quite reach his eyes. "What are you talking about?" His tone was gentle yet carried a chilling threat. "Don't talk nonsense."
Sherilyn met his gaze, unwavering, her voice steady, "I'm not talking nonsense. It's true."
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