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."

him, "Ms.

expression briefly stiffening before

go see

was on painkillers that also contained sedatives because

induced sleep, she could still be awakened

"No, let her be."

watch, and realized he was running out of time. He had seen her; knowing she

up, instructing the nurse in a

good care of

Mr. Johnson, rest

"Thanks."

then turned

the driver, "To the Southern

"Yes, Mr. Francis."

checked his watch again, urging

"Sure thing."

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

past few days,

been the best. Her surgery had been scheduled, but during a recent check-up, her eye pressure was found to be too high, making it unsuitable for her to

the surgery

that she would be 'blind' for an

couldn't help worrying if she'd

Rebecca White shook

that be?" the caretaker objected, "It's your birthday today you can't

Shouldn't we celebrate at