Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 216

If it hadn't been for the news about Caroline's miscarriage...

Really? Sherilyn offered a wry smile, a gesture that spoke volumes of her disbelief. The Sherilyn of the past might have bought such words, but the woman she was at the moment? Not a chance.

She gestured toward the door. "So, can I leave now?"

"Sure." Gilbert nodded slightly. "Go ahead."

"Goodbye." After a casual wave, Sherilyn slung her bag over her shoulder and started for the door. Her steps were light at first but picked up pace until she was running, the thrill of freedom pumping through her veins.

Panting from the rush, Sherilyn barely caught her breath when she spotted Edgar stepping out of his car. "Sherilyn!"

"Edgar!" She couldn't help but beam at him, sprinting his way.

Right then, Sherilyn desperately needed a friend to share in her joy.

Once she reached him, Edgar instinctively reached out as if he would catch her if she stumbled. "Be careful."

"I'm fine!" Sherilyn gritted her teeth, a clear contradiction to the broad smile on her face. "I'm just so happy! I can't believe how thrilled I am!"

"Yeah, I see that." Edgar's gaze softened, a smile touching his lips as he took in her tearful happiness. Was that what they called crying out of sheer joy?

Unable to hold back any longer, Sherilyn covered her face, her shoulders shaking with sobs.

"Sherilyn?" Edgar was at a loss, unsure of how to comfort her.

Frantically, he rummaged through his pockets for a tissue, only to remember he didn't have any. "Just wait, okay?"

He scrambled to his car, fetched a pack of tissues, and handed them to her. "Sherilyn, here."

"No, I don't want them!" Sherilyn sobbed, shaking her head. "I want to cry, to let it all out..."