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?”

stern, her voice icy, as she stepped forward. “I saw it! Francis, didn’t you say you’d thrown

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

with emotion.

than I should. It doesn’t mean you can walk all

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

trying to snatch the hair

“Just calm down!”

Francis was ready for her, blacking her attempt as she

ground, the cup of tea in her hand spilling, the hot liquid

hadn’t anticipated

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Chapter 375

“Are you hurt? Get

Oh, the irony.

however, ignored his concern, a cold laugh escaping her as she looked down at

think you’d treat

a glance, clutching her arm as

Francis frantically pushed his wheelchair, but how could he

his phone, dialing a

Sunhaven was caught in a mix

damp

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