Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

“Grandma!”

Was it possible for him not to be anxious?

Among the elite, arranged marriages were a common affair. Gilbert had seen too many loveless unions, bound solely by family interests, since he was a child. Today, Sylvia had praised Sherilyn, making her a target for those coveting her status as the Johnson family’s adopted daughter. Although they didn’t love her, they’d still pursue her!

“Enough.”

Sylvia remained calm, “Who caused her to

today?”

Gilbert was taken aback.

be the subject of whispers and pointed fingers

Sylvia sighed, “What’s done is done. Gossip is inevitable.”

She added, “I refuse to believe that in all of Sunhaven, there isn’t a single good young man who genuinely cares for her, regardless of her past.”

Sylvia was quite optimistic.

“Let me tell you, matters of the heart are complicated.”

Sylvia insisted, leaving Gilbert without any recourse.

At that moment, Gilbert looked around, “Where’s Sherilyn?”

“Oh, I let her wander around.” Sylvia smiled. “I’ll make the big decisions, but she should mingle. Who knows? Fate might have something in store for her.” NôvelDrama.Org © 2024.

However, Sherilyn couldn’t fulfill Sylvia’s good intentions. Being told to wander and mingle, she found herself out of place in the party atmosphere, having been away from Sunhaven for too long. She grabbed a plate of food and found a quiet corner to sit.

She was supposed to have a performance tonight. It was Gilbert who called Colin, saying he’d take her out, and Colin agreed without hesitation.

Sherilyn looked down at her plate, muttering softly, “Eat some more, work out a bit longer tonight. No need to worry about gaining weight.”

Someone chuckled softly nearby.

Sherilyn was startled, looking up, “Edgar?”

“Yeah.” Edgar’s smile lingered as he pointed at her plate. “You’re thin. Eat up.. Don’t worry about weight.”

Then he gestured to the seat beside her, asking, “May I sit here?”

“Sure.”

08.25!

As Edgar sat beside her, close enough for her to catch the faint scent of white tea on hin she felt a bit nervous.

“You…” Edgar’s voice trembled slightly. “So, you’re the Johnson family’s adopted daughter.”

Sherilyn glanced at him, nodding with a faint smile. “Yes, I was adopted by grandma when I was fifteen, after losing my family.”

She was curious, “Didn’t you know?”

After all, her notorious reputation back then was well–known throughout Sunhaven. Even if they hadn’t seen her, they’d have heard of her.

“I didn’t.” Edgar shook his head honestly, “I went abroad for high school and only recently

returned.”

That explained it.

“Oh.” Sherilyn looked down, continuing her meal.

“Ahem.” Edgar nervously cleared his throat, gathering courage. “You and Gilbert… are you… okay?”

Sherilyn was puzzled, wondering what he meant.

Edgar realized he was being a bit too bold asking such a question when they’d just met.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to pry into your privacy… I just…”

Just what? He just wanted to know if she and Gilbert were still involved? Did she still have feelings for him?

Edgar’s face turned red, unable to continue.

“It’s okay.”

Sherilyn laughed softly, signaling him to relax, “Don’t be nervous. It’s normal to be curious after being abroad for so long-”

She explained, “Everyone in Sunhaven knows he doesn’t like me. Well, to be precise, he despises me.”

As expected. Edgar had heard bits and pieces about their situation from his cousin Yates…

It seemed, today’s birthday party was indeed Sylvia’s attempt to find Sherilyn a new partner.