Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1074

Rebecca White found herself standing at the entrance of the Johnson Mansion, her finger pressing the doorbell. The grand door swung open, revealing a familiar face-one of the housemaids she knew. The maid leaned against the doorframe, looking at Rebecca with an awkward expression. Rebecca, oblivious to the tension, greeted her with a warm smile. "Is James getting impatient waiting for me?" She gestured towards the interior, ready to step inside.

"Ms. White..." the maid spoke hesitantly, not budging from her spot. "You can't come in."

Rebecca blinked in surprise, her smile fading. "Why not?"

Before the maid could explain further, Francis appeared. Rebecca's eyes fixed on the man approaching her, momentarily taken aback. Was it really him barring her from entering?

"You can go," Francis dismissed the maid with a wave.

"Yes, sir," the maid replied, retreating into the house.

Francis stood before Rebecca, his presence commanding. "Mr. Johnson," she stammered, anxiety creeping into her voice. "The maid said I can't come in..."

"That's right," Francis nodded, his tone as cool as a winter breeze. "It was my decision."

His gaze swept over her, assessing. "You don't need to see James anymore."

beat, her face going

out before she could stop it, and the answer

because of Eddy?" she ventured,

getting back together with Eddy, I'm afraid I can't let you see James anymore." Rebecca's lips parted in disbelief, her eyes widening in shock. This man standing before her seemed so different from the

arched an eyebrow slightly, continuing, "In that

step back, "You can leave

resounding 'thud,' the door closed firmly in

happened. She glanced down at the bag of cookies in her hand. Would she really never see James

Francis was using James as leverage against her. How could he hold something so

of her wanted

for being

to leave, she faltered, her steps growing heavy. She spun back,

door.

James. A mother's heart is a powerful thing, and Rebecca's was tied to James. What was James doing right now? Without her, would he

heavy heart, Rebecca closed her eyes and reached for

up. Was he ignoring her on purpose, or did he just not hear it? Unsure and

the mansion, Francis

vibrate with