Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 256

What to get? This gift had to be special.

Edgar rose from his seat, exited his room, and made his way to the basement. The family's valuables were secured in a safe down there.

After typing in the code, Edgar entered and located his own safe, unlocking it. He rummaged through it and pulled out a box, opening it to take a peek inside. Nodding in satisfaction, he muttered, "This is perfect."

With the box in hand, he locked up and headed out.

"Edgar." Just as he was about to head upstairs, he heard someone call his name.

Turning around, he saw his parents, Gaylord and Adela Ferguson.

"Mom, Dad."

They had just returned from a social gathering.

Perfect timing, as Edgar was waiting for them.

Adela stepped forward, eyeing her son with a curious expression. "Back early, I see..."

Her gaze then fell on the box in Edgar's hand.

"What's that?" she asked, her tone dropping.

"This..." Edgar didn't hide it, replying with a smile, "It's a bracelet."

He planned to talk to them about Sherilyn soon anyway, so there was no need for secrets.

Adela's eyebrows furrowed immediately, recognizing it. "Is that the one from your grandma?"

"Yes."

"Let me see." Without waiting for a reply, Adela took the box, opened it, and saw a ruby bracelet inside.

She let out a bitter laugh, thinking about the rumors she'd heard at the party as she scrutinized her son.

"Come here, we need to talk."

"Oh." Edgar, puzzled, looked at his father. "Dad, what's wrong with Mom?"

Gaylord sighed and shook his head. "You'll find out."

He was also unhappy with the gossip they'd run into that evening...

The three of them sat down on the sofa.

"Mom?" Edgar, still confused, faced his parents. "What's so serious?"