Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 709

Chapter 709

Standing by the door was none other than a hurriedly arriving Francis.

The nurse, not at all surprised to see him, nodded and expressed in a tone of mild astonishment, "Mr. Henson, what brings you here today?"

Then, she called inside, "Ms. White, Mr. Henson is here."

"Henson...?"

Rebecca White was somewhat startled. Since that Lantern Festival night, when Henson had come to her rescue once again, they hadn't seen each other for some time. Francis's gaze moved past the nurse, landing on her. "May I come in?"

"Of course," Rebecca White hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Please, come in."

"Thank you."

Rebecca White rose from the couch, 'looking' at him. "What brings you here at this hour? I thought you were discharged."

These past few days, not only had she not seen him, but the neighboring room had been very quiet too.

"Not exactly discharged."

Francis moved closer, his eyes lowering to her face. "I've been quite busy during the day, but I've kept my room here."

"I see..." Rebecca smiled and nodded.

"Mr. Henson."

dinner? I was just about to order some of Ms. White's favorite dishes from the restaurant. If you haven't eaten,

that

modesty. I'll go make

"Alright."

the nurse left, the room

gestured with her arm, "Have a

thanks." Francis took a seat

Was it her imagination or did that 'okay' from Henson carry

mind?" Francis looked at her, noticing she seemed thinner than before. "Haven't been eating well these past few days?" Rebecca was surprised. "You

"Your chinas sharper." Francis

going a girl's

Trying to lose weight?"

gently. "I haven't been doing it on purpose; just

understood it was because of

words, and even

try to cheer

too sorrowful in front of a

while, the nurse

procession of people followed, each pushing

blind, sensed the presence of many people and turned

Francis glanced at her with a soft smile, "They're here

even more astonished. "Jane ordered a meal, and it turned into such a grand affair?" "Because it's your

Francis explained, "Southern District

Sam offers special treatment