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?”

it! Francis, didn’t you say you’d

calm down,” Francis said, his brow furrowed, trying to keep his voice even. “I haven’t forgotten my promise

Caroline didn’t believe him. A sad smile played on her lips as

with emotion.

swallowed my pride, compromised more than I should. It doesn’t mean you can walk all over me!”

rushed towards Francis, determined to take the hair clip from him. “You said you’d throw it away! It shouldn’t even exist! I’ll do it for you! I’ll throw it

grabbed for Francis‘ hand, trying to

“Just calm down!”

was ready for her, blacking her attempt as she lunged

cup of tea in her

shocked; he hadn’t

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Chapter 375

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

Oh, the irony.

concern, a cold laugh escaping her as she looked

you’d treat me this way…!”

not sparing Francis a glance, clutching her arm

but how could he catch

a

in a mix of

was damp and gloomy.

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