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 to the

"Hurry, please!"

...

At the supermarket.

was stocking shelves while

apologize to Mr. Martin for me? I

of course, was

"It's no big deal."

were only a temp and gave plenty

found a new job already, that's

"Hehe."

hide her joy, "Just a bit of

came in

to

"Okay."

went to receive the delivery, sweating from

A faint noise.

paused, what was

but heard nothing

A mistake?

went back to stocking

*Click, click*...

No, she wasn't mistaken!

her breath, slowing her

No way, were there mice

crept towards the source of the

a shelf, she raised her arm, ready to

And then froze.

Blinking in surprise...

a box in

chips bigger than

boy was munching

White approach, he didn't stop but looked up with a