Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 862

"No need for now."

Gilbert shook his head, "I can handle it for the time being... I'll reach out when I need help."

"Alright."

Francis nodded, "As long as you're on top of things..."

His thoughts drifted to Jenna, and he shifted the conversation, "So, there's really no chance left between you and Sherilyn?" Hearing this, Gilbert's smile faded, and he shook his head gently, "This is what Sherilyn wanted, and I can't force her." "True..."

Francis couldn't help but think of Rebecca White, nodding in agreement, "These matters can't be forced. Let her make her own choices."

Then he added a piece of advice.

"Don't neglect her and her daughter."

"I know."

As they left the Crimson Table, the brothers went their separate ways, each diving into their own busy lives.

Francis had just settled into his car when his phone rang.

It was Sylvia.

"Grandma..."

"Francis! It's terrible! James is missing!"

"How did that happen?" Francis tensed up, a frown quickly forming, "Wasn't he at school? What did the teachers say?"

"It was after the afternoon activities; the teacher was taking attendance and realized James was missing!"

Sylvia's voice trembled with panic.

"What are we going to do? James is so young, and kidnappers target little kids..."

heading

"Hurry, please!"

...

At the supermarket.

White was stocking shelves while calling

for

of course,

"It's no big deal."

only a temp and gave plenty of notice.

"You found a new job

"Hehe."

hide her joy,

guys came in through the

got to go, busy

"Okay."

went to receive the delivery, sweating from the effort as

A faint noise.

paused, what was that

listened intently but heard nothing

A mistake?

she went

*Click, click*...

No, she wasn't mistaken!

White held her breath, slowing her steps,

mouse? No way, were

crept towards the source

bowl from a shelf, she

And then froze.

Blinking in surprise...

Sitting atop a box in front of her was a

chips

boy was munching

approach, he didn't stop but looked up