Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 257

Edgar couldn't believe his ears.

He smirked, "Ridiculous..."

"What?"

Adela was stunned, and even Gaylord couldn't stay silent, "Edgar, how can you talk to your mother like that?"

"Dad." Edgar frowned, disbelief etched across his handsome face.

"What century are we in? To still hear 'not worth' is absurd, don't you think?"

"You..." Adela was at a loss for words. She exchanged a glance with her husband.

"Edgar." Noticing her son's displeasure, Adela softened her tone. "You were raised abroad and educated in their ways, but this is Sunhaven!"

"Mom." But Edgar was unmoved. "This has nothing to do with my education. Besides, there's no fundamental difference between Eastern and Western education."

He was prepared. He had anticipated their objections.

So, Edgar spoke clearly and slowly.

"Sherilyn is divorced, so what? Even in ancient times, people could divorce and remarry Mom, Dad, are we really going to be more backward than the ancients?"

After Edgar's speech, Adela and Gaylord were speechless, unable to rebut.

At the party, they had heard rumors about their son and Gilbert's ex-wife being entangled. They never imagined it was true! And they certainly didn't expect their son to defend her so passionately! For a moment, the couple found themselves at a loss for words.

Facing his silent parents, Edgar didn't say much more; they needed time to adjust. He picked up a bracelet box from the table.

"Dad, Mom, it's getting late." He stood up. "I'm off to bed, and you should rest too. Goodnight."

"Oh dear!"

As soon as their son left, Adela closed her eyes and massaged her temples.

"What's wrong, dear?"

"...Yes." Sherilyn nodded, a bit stunned, "Hello, may I ask who you are?"

Adela glanced around, "It's a bit inconvenient to talk here. Can we sit somewhere to chat? What do you say?"

"This..." Sherilyn hesitated. She didn't even know who the other person was.

Adela's smile faded a bit, lowering her voice deliberately, "I'm Edgar's mother."

Sherilyn tensed up, immediately feeling the pressure from the other woman. She had a good idea why Adela was here.

"Mrs. Ferguson, nice to meet you."

"No need for formalities." Adela raised an eyebrow, "Can we sit down for a talk now?"

"I..." Sherilyn hesitated, looking towards Gilbert, who was walking towards her.

Before she could say anything, Adela also noticed him, and her barely maintained smile vanished completely.