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?”

as she stepped forward. “I saw it! Francis, didn’t you say

Francis said, his brow furrowed, trying to keep his voice even. “I haven’t forgotten

sad smile played on her lips as her voice

with emotion.

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

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

Francis‘ hand, trying to snatch

“Just calm down!”

Francis was ready for her, blacking her attempt as

and fell to the ground, the cup of tea in her hand spilling, the hot liquid scalding her arm.

shocked; he hadn’t

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Chapter 375

“Are you hurt? Get

Oh, the irony.

a cold laugh escaping her

treat me this

glance, clutching her arm as she ran out.

could he catch up to

dialing a number. “Sawyer, it’s me.”

Sunhaven was caught in a mix of rain and

damp

from the golf course, Gilbert and Sherilyn had stayed in, watching an American TV series Sherilyn hadn’t finished, projected on the