Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 708

Thinking about it, Caroline glanced over Gilbert's shoulder, peering into the space behind him. Her eyes dimmed. "Where's Francis? Didn't he come?"

"No."

Gilbert shook his head, fearing Caroline would be upset, he explained, "Big bro is tied up at the company, had an important meeting. Sawyer got the message and only told me. Big bro doesn't know yet. He'll come over as soon as he's done." "Oh, I see..."

Hearing this, Caroline's expression softened considerably. "That's understandable."

She knew Francis wouldn't just leave her hanging. Their bond of over a decade, even though they had broken up, held an irreplaceable place in her heart.

...

After the meeting.

Francis Johnson stepped out of the conference room, immediately asking Sawyer upon seeing him.

"Is everything set?"

Sawyer paused, realizing what he was referring to, and nodded, "Yes, Mr. Francis, you can rest assured, everything's taken care of."

"Good." Francis nodded in approval.

He trusted Sawyer's efficiency; it was just a confirmation.

Checking the time, Francis picked up his coat, "You don't have to come with me tonight..."

""Mr. Francis."

reluctantly interrupted him, "Ms. Bennett,

for a moment, his expression briefly stiffening

go see her

also contained sedatives because she was still experiencing pain intermittently. "Should I wake

the medication induced sleep, she could

"No, let her be."

shook his head, glanced at his watch, and realized he was running out of time. He had seen her; knowing she was safe was

up, instructing the nurse in a low

care of

Mr. Johnson, rest

"Thanks."

turned and left

instructed the driver, "To the Southern District

"Yes, Mr. Francis."

again, urging the

"Sure thing."

seemed a bit anxious. Had he delayed too much? Would he still make it

few days,

been scheduled, but during a recent check-up, her eye pressure was found to be

surgery

be

help worrying if she'd remain

she could prepare it. Rebecca White shook her head, "I'm not really hungry. Just

be?" the caretaker objected, "It's your birthday today

Shouldn't we celebrate at