Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 650

“Nothing to worry about.”

Frank looked into her eyes, his tone soft and reassuring, “A few years back, I got pretty banged up, and I’m still on the mend. The Southern District Sanatorium is a great place for recovery; I come here from time to time to recharge.” “I see…”

Rebecca thought to herself, this man, already battling his own health issues, didn’t hesitate to jump into the lake to save her… It spoke volumes of his kindness.

She fished a piece of candy from the bowl and offered it to Frank, “Here… a little sweetness for the Christmas. May things get better and better.”

“Thanks.” Frank took the candy, a smile spreading across his face.

As the event wrapped up, Frank followed Rebecca back.

Standing at her door, he called out, “Wait.”

Rebecca turned, “What’s up?”

Frank pulled out a small box from his pocket, the very pencil case.

He handed it over, “For you, a Christmas’ gift.”

acquaintance, how could she accept a Christmas’ gift from

quickly waved her hands, refusing, “I can’t accept

at the company’s Christmas’ party, and I have no use for it. If

This…

“Well… thank you,

“You’re welcome.”

Rebecca held it, curiosity piqued,

it, eyes widening, “Is this a

Frank nodded. “Hope you can make

Rebecca beamed, “I’m studying

then. A happy coincidence.” “Ha!” Rebecca laughed heartily. To her, it was

her, and she looked back, “You know, we never really introduced ourselves, did we? I’m Rebecca, as in the color white, Rebecca for the rising

the color green, Frank for…

smiling as she waved the pencil case, “Thanks the pers. Once my

put them to goodall

“Sure thing.”

use.”

help her inside and close

gaze, his eyes

stairs, near the flower garden, Caroline stood there, shock and disbelief filling her

word, he grabbed her