Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1085

"What?"

The room fell silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Everyone was stunned, their eyes wide with disbelief.

Rebecca White was just as shocked, her eyes as wide as saucers, her brow furrowed, biting her lip as she slowly shook her head at him. "What are you talking about..."

She glanced anxiously at Galloway. "Grandpa, this isn't..."

But Galloway wasn't looking at her. His gaze was fixed intently on Francis.

His old eyes, usually clouded with age, were suddenly sharp and clear.

He asked, "Did you say you're Rebecca's boyfriend?"

"Yes." Francis nodded, bowing slightly. "Grandpa."

He was quick to call him that.

"Mr. Johnson, no need to rush..." Galloway waved him off, refusing the gesture. "But, I haven't heard a word about you from Rebecca."

Francis wasn't upset, just smiled calmly.

"I suppose Rebecca hasn't had the chance. We've only been together for a couple of days. But..."

He continued, "I have visited you before, Grandpa. Do you remember?"

"Did you?" Galloway frowned, struggling to recall.

"Yes, it was the day..."

Rebecca and I came together. You even held my hand and told me to take good care of

Galloway did remember.

thought the

murmured, "It was you that

it was me."

"I see..." Galloway mumbled.

someone who stayed with his

and Faustina snapped out of their stunned

"Boyfriend?"

frowned, clearly not recognizing Francis's

who might you be, Mr. Johnson? You can't just say things like that. Our Rebecca has

"?"

him and glanced at Rebecca White, seeking confirmation.

"I'm her father!"

could respond, his tone

she never mentioned it. My apologies for the oversight.

should know she's

right?"

demeanor was confident and unyielding, a stark contrast to the respect he'd

Kearney was momentarily

shooting a glare

White. "This is

boyfriend you chose? Just

vel

nered as you..."

finish, Faustina tugged his

now?" Kearney snapped, still