Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 225

Francis' expression was a mix of shock and urgency upon hearing the news.

He mumbled something under his breath, his eyebrows furrowed as he scrambled to find the right words.

This left Edgar feeling slightly embarrassed.

"Chill out," Caroline intervened, patting his hand reassuringly. "Edgar's here because Sylvia gave her blessing. You can relax."

She then turned to Edgar with an apologetic smile. "Francis, being the protective older brother he is, just worries a lot. He treats Sherilyn as if she were his own sister. Of course, he's going to be a bit on edge knowing she's got a boyfriend now. Don't take it personally."

"Of course," Edgar replied with a smile, understanding the situation.

He then looked directly at Francis. "Fran, trust me, my intentions with Sherilyn are genuine. I'll take good care of her."

Francis calmed down, though his eyebrows didn't fully relax.

...

After leaving the hospital room, Caroline escorted them to the entrance. "I've got to take care of Francis, so I can't see you out. Thanks for coming over!" she said.

"No problem at all," Edgar responded. "You better head back in. Sherilyn and I will leave now."

"Alright."

After the hospital room door closed, Sherilyn was silent.

"Sherilyn?" Edgar waved his hand in front of her face, snapping her out of her thoughts. "Penny for your thoughts? You seemed miles away."

"It's nothing," Sherilyn replied, shaking her head slightly.

She just felt there was something odd about Caroline... as if there was something going on between her and Francis. But she brushed off the thought. Francis was awake now, and she believed whatever it was, he could handle it. The truth about the past could wait until Francis was better.

"Let's get going," she suggested.

"Sure thing."