Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 544

"Scheme?" The word caught Gilbert off guard, his expression as stormy as a tempest at sea. "What 'scheme' are you talking about?"

"What, indeed?"

Edgar's lips curled in scorn. "Got the guts to do it but not to own it, Gilbert? I'm clued in, you know. That whole drama at Crestwood! Sherilyn had nothing to do with you... it was you... you orchestrated the whole thing!"

Crestwood?

If Edgar hadn't brought it up, Gilbert probably would've forgotten about that whole thing.

He knows the truth?

"Oh..."

Realization dawned on Gilbert as he glanced at the woman in his arms.

No wonder they were in tears earlier, clinging to each other. Mourning their unforgettable past, were they? How touching!

"Yeah, I set it all up, so what?"

Chin up, eyelids half-drooping in defiance, Gilbert retorted, "You planning on taking her back?"

A flicker of resolve crossed Edgar's face, "Give her back to me!"

"Ha." Gilbert's eyebrows danced in amusement, a scoff escaping him, "You think you're up to it? Sort out your own mess first!"

"I..."

"Edgar!"

Suddenly, Sherilyn spoke up, halting him. Her gaze on Edgar was gentle yet firm, a silent plea for him not to continue.

Then, turning to Gilbert, "You've got it wrong. I'm fine with him, he's not mistreated me..."

She tugged at Gilbert's sleeve, "Let's go."

"Sherilyn?"

"Hmph." Gilbert's snort was laced with disdain, a chilling glint in his eyes, "You heard her. Move."

He looked down at Sherilyn, his voice softening into a whisper meant for lovers, "As you wish, let's leave..."

Sherilyn nodded, leaning into his embrace, her gaze leaving Edgar behind.

I'm sorry, Edgar, it's better this way for you...