Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 796

Outside the hospital room, Sherilyn stood watch, feeling somewhat out of place after the tense moment that had just unfolded.

"Hey, big brother," she greeted Francis as he emerged, his face etched with concern. "Did you two have a fight?"

Francis managed a wry smile. "You were right, Sherilyn. I couldn't bring myself to be honest with her, and now we're in the worst possible situation." Sherilyn felt at a loss for words.

"You should go in," Francis suggested, nodding towards the room. "Let me know if she needs anything."

"Will do, big brother," Sherilyn replied, nodding before she stepped inside the room.

Inside, Rebecca White was fumbling to get back into her hospital bed.

"Rebecca," Sherilyn approached, helping her settle comfortably. "How are you holding up?"

Rebecca paused and then offered a small smile. "I'm okay, just a bit of a mess up here," she said, tapping her temple lightly.

Then, looking towards Sherilyn, she added, "You knew, didn't you?"

"Yeah," Sherilyn admitted with a nod, her tone apologetic. "I'm sorry, Rebecca. Even though it was my brother's request, I did help to keep things from you."

Rebecca reassured her, shaking her head. "I know he's your brother. I just

she spoke, Rebecca took Sherilyn's

like,

hand gently. "But they've been over for a while. I wouldn't have agreed to help my brother hide things from you otherwise." "Over?" Rebecca seemed shocked, facing another

they together for like a decade? And super close? Why did

shook her head. "I'm not sure about the details. Matters of the heart, you know. But

the reason Caroline had turned her sights

was flooded with questions. "Why would Mr.

anciRebecca at me differ

my shady reputation

was surprised. "Rebecca, liking someone doesn't care about any of

it's not that," Rebecca

her head. "I've

I know what

swelongs to

and Henson have been great to me. Francis seems to like me, but he doesn't make

was adamant. "Mr. Francis, he doesn't

he so nice to her, even hiding his true identity? Was it really as

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