Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 251

Chapter 251

Caroline acted as if nothing was out of the ordinary, her demeanor unchanged. “I got home early today. How about we take a stroll in the garden?” she suggested.

Francis nodded in agreement.

He was still wheelchair–bound, but with some help, he could now stand up. Taking a few steps wasn’t a problem, and he was eager to try.

“Let’s go,” he said.

Caroline stood up and began to push the wheelchair outside.

Later in the garden, as Francis practiced standing with the aid of a walker, a servant approached.

Standing behind Caroline, the servant whispered, “Ms. Bennett, all the trash has been taken care of.”

“Okay,” Caroline nodded. “Anything suspicious?”

“Take a look at this.”

Turning around, the servant handed her a charred fragment, about the size of two knuckles.

Caroline examined it and frowned. It was a corner of a photograph, apparently a head, and judging by the hairstyle, it seemed to belong to a girl.

Was this what Francis had burned in a panic… a girl’s photograph? Why? Who was this girl?

Caroline

“Yes, Ms. Bennett.”

away,

at 8 PM. Being scheduled for such a

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placed on the show.

nervous and excited. This was her debut on the professional stage, a critical moment that spelled

sale online, Sherilyn forced herself to

ticket sales. Lightning Dance Troupe shows always sell out. Just focus on

flops, that’s when it’ll really affect the troupe.”

enough, when Sherilyn checked the ticketing website the next morning, it was a sell–out!

mouth in excitement, realizing she was on a great platform. Failing

her phone buzzed. A

show’s sold

smiley face

chuckled, touched that he

[Thank you.]

performance. You got this, Sherilyn!]

other end, Edgar put down his phone, pondering for a moment before opening a group chat. Composing a

Friday, Lightning Dance Troupe’s show, VIP box tickets. Who’s

and waited

Edgar had bought tickets. He was pursuing Sherilyn, and her debut was not something he’d miss for the

if sales were slow, willing to spend whatever

the ticket release, clicking the link right