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."

shook his head in denial.

"But it is."

her ground, "You

hired

broken up, and you wouldn't have felt compelled

again, Francis had no

past had indeed unfolded that

"Our situation..."

"It's a mistake... and there's no need to

she stood

said what I needed to say, so... I'll be going

get up... I don't need you

her shoulder, giving him a faint smile,

she turned

Francis sat there, motionless.

she had

of frustration rose within him, and he

the

the floor.

SWO

hitting the ground echoed

"What happened here?"

woman's voice came

her eyes sparkling

chaos on the floor and chuckled, "Rejected again,

stormy,

and

"Francis!"