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."

interrupted him, "Ms. Bennett,

for a moment, his expression briefly stiffening before he changed

I'll go see her

at the hospital, unfortunately, Caroline was asleep. She was on painkillers that also contained sedatives because she was still experiencing

she could still be awakened if

"No, let her be."

glanced at his watch, and realized he was running out of time. He had seen her;

the nurse in a

good care of

Mr. Johnson, rest

"Thanks."

then turned

instructed the driver, "To the Southern District

"Yes, Mr. Francis."

his watch again, urging

"Sure thing."

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

past few

but during a recent check-up, her eye

the surgery was

be 'blind' for an even

help worrying if she'd remain

dinner time, her caretaker asked what she'd like to eat so she could prepare it. Rebecca White

your birthday today

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