Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 273

At the Johnson Mansion, Caroline’s simmering unease finally bubbled over into certainty

Clutching a hairpin she’d just unearthed from beneath Francis‘ pillow, her heart sank. It wasn’t hers. Whose could it be then? First, it was photos of another girl, and now, this hairpin…

“Francis!” Caroline’s eyes reddened, her voice trembling with emotion she could no longe contain. “Whose is this?”

Francis avoided her gaze, silent.

Though unable to articulate his thoughts fully, his silence spoke volumes–a clear reluctance to communicate.

Caroline laughed bitterly, her emotions teetering on the edge. “Oh, that’s right. I forgot you can’t talk properly yet. Fine, let’s make this simple. Just nod or shake your head, can you do that?”

She sharply pivoted the conversation, “Tell me, are you seeing someone else? Are you?”

Francis remained as he was, gaze lowered, offering no response.

that moment, Caroline’s frustration boiled over. She reached out, forcing his face to meet hers. “Answer me! Nod or shake your head. Is it that

was a mix of emotions

else. But when? He’d been in a coma for years, so it must have been before that. The realization chilled

you treat me? Did

was his only reply, his breathing growing heavier

moment.

at his shirt. “Answer me! Stop pretending! You can send Sawyer

heard enough from outside, intervened, pulling Caroline away. “Caroline,

Francis, “Won’t you ask him what he’s done to me?”

will,” Sylvia sighed, her patience wearing thin. Turning to Francis, she suggested, “Francis, if you can’t explain, should we ask Sawyer to clear this

last, Francis showed a hint of response. From his wheelchair,

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his head, uttering

consolation. “Francis, you