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 thrown it away? Why do you still have

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.

my pride, compromised more than I should. It

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

hand, trying to

“Just calm down!”

was ready for her, blacking her attempt as

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

Francis was shocked; he hadn’t anticipated this turn

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wheeled himself over, reaching out. “Are you hurt?

Oh, the irony.

ignored his concern, a cold laugh escaping her as she

treat me this way…!”

not sparing Francis a glance, clutching her arm

wheelchair, but how could he

grabbed his phone, dialing a number. “Sawyer,

a mix

was damp and gloomy.

watching an American TV series Sherilyn hadn’t finished, projected on the