Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 375

Sawyer nodded, “So, about that issue, here’s what went down…”

Francis listened intently, his brow furrowing tighter and tighter. Could it really be like this?

Once Sawyer finished, Francis nodded, “Alright, I got it. It’s getting late, you should head off to bed.”

“Yes, Mr. Francis.”

Going back to his bedroom, Francis was lost in thought.

Slowly making his way to the bedside, he pulled open the drawer of his nightstand, retrieving a small box–it contained a hair clip.

Holding it in his hand, he caressed it absentmindedly.

“Francis.

The door opened, and Caroline came in with a cup of tea. “I thought you might have fallen asleep. You didn’t answer when I knocked. What’s on your mind…?”

Before she could finish, Caroline’s expression changed drastically. She saw it!

Francis snapped back to reality, his grip tightening, attempting to hide the hair clip.

“What are you hiding?”

“I saw it! Francis, didn’t you

to keep his voice even. “I haven’t forgotten my promise to

played on her lips as her voice broke

with emotion.

for you, I’ve swallowed my pride, compromised more than I should. It doesn’t mean you can

him. “You said you’d throw it away! It shouldn’t even exist! I’ll do it for you! I’ll throw it away!”

Francis‘ hand, trying to snatch the hair

“Just calm down!”

for her, blacking her attempt as

of tea in her hand spilling, the hot liquid scalding her arm.

he hadn’t anticipated this turn of events.

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Chapter 375

“Are you hurt? Get up! Is your arm okay?”

Oh, the irony.

cold laugh escaping her as she looked down at the

to think you’d treat me

up, not sparing Francis a glance,

how could he catch up to

his phone, dialing a number. “Sawyer,

caught in a mix of

was damp and

stayed in, watching an American TV series Sherilyn hadn’t finished, projected on the big screen after