Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

After several days of relentless rain and snow, the sun finally decided to show up early this morning.

Rebecca, having finished her breakfast, lounged by the window, soaking in the view outside.

With the festive season just around the corner, the usually tranquil Southern District Sanatorium seemed even more deserted these past few days. However, today, the yard buzzed with unusual liveliness, faint laughter reaching her ears. "Ms. White," the nurse approached, handing her a glass of water, "Drink some water."

"Thank you." Rebecca took the glass and asked, "What's going on in the yard? Sounds lively."

"People are flying kites. The weather's nice today."

Glancing at the bright sunshine outside, the nurse suggested, "Ms. White, how about we go out for some fresh air?"

Ever since her accident in the water, she had confined herself indoors, and i t was indeed time to breathe some fresh air. "Is that okay?"

The thought excited Rebecca, but the fear of another accident lingered, "I wouldn't want to cause you any trouble."

"It's fine."

The nurse seemed more confident than she was, "We'll just stay in the yard, won't go far. This time, I'll have you arm-in-arm, won't let go, haha!"

Rebecca chuckled, "Alright."

"Let's go!"

Stepping outside, the laughter sounded even more lively.

smiled, "Sounds like

nurse replied, "Our yard is big, so folks from other yards have come over too, along with the caregivers

"Sounds fun."

"Ms. White, would you

seemed intrigued, "We don't have

The nurse

"Sure."

over and got a

the kite in hand, the nurse grew excited, "How do

Rebecca laughed, "You

shook her head, laughing at herself, "Got caught up in the moment,

to fly a kite her boyfriend, Eddy Jones, had taught her. But now, being visually impaired and with limited mobility, it

"I'll try."

out in

Mr. Francis...

swallowed, silently passing the kite

tilted her head, recognizing the voice. Since losing her sight, she had become incredibly sensitive to sounds,

"Are you the gentleman who

amusement in his voice at being recognized so easily. He was a man of few words. Rebecca immediately stood straight, expressing her gratitude formally, "Thank you for what you

already thanked

brushed it off