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 you’d thrown it away? Why do you still

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

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

with emotion.

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

towards Francis, determined to take the hair clip from him. “You said you’d

Francis‘ hand, trying to snatch the hair

“Just calm down!”

ready for her, blacking her attempt as she lunged for

ground, the cup of tea

shocked; he hadn’t anticipated this

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over, reaching out. “Are you hurt?

Oh, the irony.

his concern, a cold laugh escaping her as she looked

you’d treat me this way…!”

glance, clutching her

but how could he catch up to someone running away?

dialing a

caught in a mix

damp

and Sherilyn had stayed in, watching an American TV series Sherilyn hadn’t finished, projected