Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 713

Chapter 713

The touch was soft and delicate, like touching velvet.

It was irresistibly inviting, like a ripe peach begging to be plucked.

This unfamiliar sensory overload sent shivers down Francis's spine, causing a momentary blank in his thoughts. Yet, his body reacted before his mind could catch up.

He found himself holding Rebecca White, gently placing her on the couch, his fingers lightly grazing her chin as he captured those tempting lips...

His eyes widened in surprise.

Her lips were not just soft; they were refreshingly sweet!

Suddenly, memories of a night many years ago flooded back to him... He had kissed her before...

"Mmm..."

The person in his arms suddenly frowned, murmuring uncomfortably.

Caught off guard, Francis quickly let her go, touching her face with concern, "What's wrong? Are you okay?"

Rebecca frowned, her lips pursing, "Eddy..."

Francis froze, his eyes void of any emotion. Was she calling for Eddy? Even drunk, she still remembered that husband of hers?

A wave of irritation surged through him. Did she think it was Eddy who had kissed her?

he stood up

Rebecca on the couch mumbled

saying so, she wrapped

flow as she sobbed, "Go

listened closely, a slight vibration in his

had

a husband like that? Obviously, she'd do

lifting her

you ever again."

a soft sigh,

lips met in a

person in his arms calmed down, drifting into a

next day, Gilbert arrived early at Sunset Ridge

her shoot and

Sophia who opened the

her a bag from 'The Velvet Fork", "Got Sherilyn's

muffins and

beloved crab benedict."

said with a smile, accepting the

up?" Gilbert

up, she's in

finish, Sherilyn came out, giving him a brief look,

smiled, nodding, "Jenna has a hospital appointment today,

this, Sherilyn's expression shifted slightly,

perfect time for us