Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 799

"What's going on?"

Adela glanced at her husband, a sense of unease creeping in. "This seems serious?"

On the way home, Edgar had been rehearsing what he was about to say. Now, facing his parents, he spoke with earnestness, "Dad, Mom, I'm in love with Sherilyn. I want to be with her."

"What?"

Adela's anxiety spiked instantly, confirming her fears.

"Edgar, how can you be so blindly obsessed..."

"Mom."

Edgar frowned, interrupting her gently yet firmly, "I've listened to you, I really have. I even tried dating other people. But, Mom, it's not something I can force. You can't make someone feel something they don't."

Adela was momentarily speechless, her lips quivering, unsure of how to counter.

"Mom, I love Sherilyn."

Edgar's voice deepened, "I hope you can give us your blessing. Please, don't hurt her anymore, or I'll have no choice but to leave Sunhaven."

"Edgar!"

Adela's face turned pale, "You would choose her over your own parents?"

"Haven't I considered you?"

Edgar shook his head, his brows furrowed, "If it weren't because you're my mother, I couldn't forgive what you've done to Sherilyn before!"

"Do you realize that by bribing and plotting against Sherilyn, what you did was criminal?"

"What?" A jolt ran through Adela, anxiety clear in her voice, "Would you really go as far as to sue me?"

"No."

Edgar shook his head, "But there can't be a next time. Mom, I'll take care of the family business and honor you as my mother."

He continued, balancing pressure with reason.

"But when it comes to my feelings, please respect my wishes. If you harm Sherilyn again, I'll still fulfill my duties as a son, but I won't live with you anymore. I'm grown up; I can take care of myself, no matter where I go."

It was hard for Edgar to say these things to his mother, and his heart was heavy.