Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

In the hospital room, Edgar was conscious but still too weak to speak.

"Edgar."

Sherilyn stood by the bedside, tears welling in her eyes as she took in the sight of Edgar, his body swathed in bandages.

Edgar's eyes widened at the sight of her, and he attempted to speak, "Sheri...lyn..."

"It's me."

Sherilyn moved closer to examine him carefully.

With a smile, she teased, "How could you be so careless to get yourself in this state?"

Since Edgar couldn't speak, she continued the one-sided conversation.

"Was it for me?"

Sherilyn laughed through her tears. "Silly, I'm not worth it... Didn't you see everything with your own eyes?"

Edgar frowned, pain visible on his face as he slowly shook his head.

"Edgar." She reached out to gently grasp his hand, struggling to speak.

"You're a good man. Honestly, if I weren't with Gilbert before, I'd still choose you in a heartbeat, even if your family didn't like me at all!" Edgar froze, tears spilling from his eyes.

Sherilyn, Sherilyn...

"Edgar, never doubt yourself. Our not being together is entirely my fault, I let you down!"

Sherilyn bowed her head, her tears dropping onto his hand.

"Edgar, you need to recover quickly. Then, live well, just like I told you when we first met, you'll find someone truly right for you!"

Her voice was choked with emotion, but every word was clear.

She smiled at Edgar, "Forget me... completely."

With that, she slowly, gently, withdrew her hand.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

"No...Sherilyn..." Edgar's hoarse, gravelly voice called out.

He tried desperately to hold onto her hand, but in the end... they parted!

"Ah..." Edgar's mouth opened wide as tears streamed down his face.

Sherilyn abruptly turned, grabbing Gilbert's arm, "Let's go!"

Gilbert realized she was putting on a show for Edgar!

Though slightly annoyed, he played along, clasping her hand firmly. "Okay."

Edgar watched helplessly as they walked hand in hand out of the

room, his eyes red with anger and

despair. But he was powerless to

change anything!

Downstairs, Sherilyn let go of Gilbert and collapsed to the ground, burying her face in her arms and crying...

The sound was soft, but the depth of sorrow didn't need to be loud.

She cried for Edgar!

For a budding relationship that had no chance to bloom!

For her daughter's lost opportunity for surgery and the dangerous future that lay ahead!

How much misfortune can one person bear?

Gilbert stood by silently, not daring to approach.

He thought back to four years ago when he had sent her away

Sunhaven, she must have stillet

him then, right?

So, had she also cried like this for him, out of sight, at that time?

Gilbert couldn't bear to look any longer.

He thought to himself, he really was the worst.

Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a handkerchief, steeling himself to kneel in front of her and started to

wipe away her tears without ve

thinking.

"Sherilyn, come back to me? I swear, I won't ever let you cry like this again."