Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Rebecca woke up to her housekeeper's announcement, "Mr. Francis is already here."

It had been arranged that Francis would take her for an eye check-up today.

With a little help, Rebecca made her way to the living room and greeted him with a reserved smile, "Good morning, Mr. Francis."

Francis just nodded slightly as he made himself comfortable on the couch, barely acknowledging her.

Rebecca thought, "Not this again... What do I do now? Maybe I should start a conversation?"

Right when she was feeling like a fish out of water, Sherilyn arrived.

"Sherilyn!" Rebecca felt a wave of relief wash over her.

"Hey, Rebecca," Sherilyn walked briskly towards her, linking arms. "Sorry, couldn't make it last night."

"It's alright," Rebecca reassured her, glancing towards the couch. "Thankfully, Mr. Francis took care of everything."

"Yeah." Sherilyn smiled at Francis. "Francis, sorry for the trouble again."

"Nothing." Francis' response was as brief as ever.

stood up and headed out,

think Mr. Francis is

you think that?" Sherilyn whispered

He hasn't said anything back

is just like that, a man

her chest. "That's good. I was worried I was bothering

is

"Is that

Rebecca tilted her head,

smiled. "He's been

even driving

home

just

Walking"

...

Francis

highly sought after, requiring appointments to

l.ne

month in advance, with surgeries booked

the doctor