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."

his head in

"But it is."

ground, "You were

even been hired to design

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

again, Francis had

of the past

"Our situation..."

her lips together, letting out a silent sigh, "It's a mistake... and there's no need to keep making

she

what I needed to say, so... I'll

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

shoulder, giving

with that, she turned

Francis sat there, motionless.

had turned

surge of frustration rose within him,

the

the floor.

SWO

hitting the ground echoed in the

"What happened here?"

voice came from

her eyes

the floor and chuckled,

was stormy,

and

"Francis!"