Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1057

Upon discovering the truth, Rebecca White felt a sudden clarity wash over her.

She finally understood the reasons behind Francis's kindness.

Rebecca's dark eyes were calm and cool as she spoke, "Your affection for me stems from guilt, from a sort of transferred love..."

She shook her head gently, "We came together by chance and had James. We are his parents, but that's all we are to each other. Do you understand?" "Rebecca..."

Francis understood what she was implying, but he didn't agree.

"My feelings for you are more than just some transferred affection..."

"Really?"

Rebecca smiled lightly, questioning him, "Let me ask you this: if I weren't James's mother, would you have even looked at me twice?"

Francis was at a loss for words, his silence spoke volumes.

Given his reserved nature, it was true-he probably wouldn't have.

"Hah."

Rebecca let out a short laugh, "See, you know the answer."

She took a soft breath, her voice steady and light.

"Years ago, when I arrived in Sunhaven, I heard all about it... Everyone in town knew that you, Mr. Francis, were smitten with Caroline Bennett." Francis's gaze darkened at her words.

Rebecca continued, "Caroline is the one you truly care for... I'm just in the picture because of James."

Francis shook his head in denial. "That's

"But it is."

ground, "You were

had even been hired to design

wouldn't have broken up, and you wouldn't have felt compelled to take care of

again, Francis had

past had

"Our situation..."

pressed her lips together, letting out a silent sigh, "It's a mistake... and

she stood

what I needed to say,

stopped him, "Don't get up... I don't need you to see me

her backpack over her shoulder,

with that, she

Francis sat there, motionless.

had turned

surge of frustration rose within

the

the floor.

SWO

echoed in the

"What happened here?"

woman's voice came

her eyes sparkling

and chuckled,

expression was stormy,

and started to

"Francis!"