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

could stop it,

because of

chill that cut through the air. "Since you're considering 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

an eyebrow slightly,

step back, "You

'thud,' the door closed firmly in her

the bag of cookies in

How could he hold something so dear over her head? What should she do?

her wanted

at Francis for

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

door.

couldn't bear the thought of not seeing James. A mother's heart is a powerful thing, and Rebecca's was tied to James. What was James doing right now? Without her,

eyes

purpose, or did he just not hear

the mansion, Francis

vibrate

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