Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 212

"Not a bit." Edgar blushed slightly. "Sherilyn's happy to go, which makes me happy, too."

"Oh, I love hearing that!" Sylvia ordered the driver, "Quick, open the car door for Sherilyn."

"Sylvia, I've got it." Without needing the driver, Edgar came around, opened the car door, and helped Sherilyn by holding the car roof. "Take it easy, Sherilyn."

"Okay." Sherilyn gave him a small smile and ducked into the car.

Then, Edgar said, "Sylvia, I drove here myself. You guys go ahead. I'll follow behind."

"What?" Sylvia felt embarrassed, "Am I separating you two then?"

"Not at all," Edgar waved his hand at Sherilyn, "See you in a bit."

"Yeah, see you soon." The exchange between the two didn't escape Sylvia's observant eyes. She secretly sighed, feeling Sherilyn had finally found someone who truly cared for her.

Over at the Johnson Mansion, Sherilyn and Edgar joined Sylvia for dinner, keeping her from eating alone.

Due to work, Gilbert rarely came home for dinner, and Caroline was at the hospital, keeping vigil over Francis.

Later, the trio sat in the living room, sipping coffee and munching on fruits.

Sylvia sipped her coffee. "Edgar."

"Yes, Sylvia." Edgar sat up straight, guessing Sylvia hadn't invited him over just for a meal.

"Don't be so tense." Sylvia chuckled at his nervousness. "We're just talking."

Edgar smiled with respect. "Yes, Sylvia. I'm all ears."

Seeing him not relaxing, Sylvia also turned serious. "Since you and Sherilyn are together now, I should be clear with you on some things."

She took Sherilyn's hand. "I've raised Sherilyn as my granddaughter, but I must admit she has faced many hardships..."