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."

skipped a beat, her face

question tumbled out before she could stop it, and the answer

of

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

Francis arched an eyebrow slightly, continuing, "In

began to step back, "You can

'thud,' the door closed firmly in her

glanced down at the bag of cookies in her hand. Would

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

her wanted to storm

at Francis for being

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

door.

to James. What was James doing right now? Without her, would he be upset? Francis had a short fuse, and James often complained about

heart, Rebecca closed her eyes and reached

purpose, or

the mansion,

vibrate with