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."

dishes from

slightly. "Such a coincidence that I'm here, then I won't

need for modesty. I'll go make the arrangements. You

"Alright."

the nurse left, the room

with her arm, "Have

Francis took a seat as

slightly, puzzled. Was it her imagination or did that 'okay' from

on your 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

a girl's mind.

Trying to lose weight?"

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

was

man of few words, and even less adept at comforting

try

want to appear too sorrowful in front of

while, the

of people followed, each pushing a dining

the presence of many people and

her with a soft smile, "They're here to

and it turned into such a grand affair?" "Because it's your

Francis explained, "Southern District

Sam offers special treatment