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."

to order some of Ms. White's favorite dishes from the restaurant. If you haven't eaten, why don't you join us? It's Ms. White's birthday

coincidence that I'm here, then I

modesty. I'll

"Alright."

left, the room

White gestured with her arm,

Francis took a

it her imagination or did that 'okay' from Henson carry a familiar

at her, noticing she seemed thinner than before. "Haven't been eating well these past few

"Your chinas sharper." Francis

a

Trying to lose weight?"

been doing it on purpose; just haven't had much

it was because

of few words, and even less adept at comforting

try to cheer

to appear too sorrowful in front of a

while,

procession of people followed, each pushing a

many people and turned bewilderedly towards Francis. "What's going

her with a soft smile, "They're here

Rebecca was even more astonished. "Jane ordered a meal, and it turned into such a grand

Francis explained, "Southern District

Sam offers special treatment