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..."

and I came together. You even held my hand and told me to

Galloway did remember.

the

murmured, "It

it was me." Francis smiled

"I see..." Galloway mumbled.

who stayed with his granddaughter during such a critical time couldn't be just

Kearney and Faustina snapped out

"Boyfriend?"

not recognizing Francis's

be, Mr. Johnson? You can't just say things

"?"

glanced at Rebecca White, seeking confirmation. "And

"I'm her father!"

could respond, his tone filled with

maintaining a calm demeanor. "So you're Rebecca's father. Strange, she never mentioned it. My apologies for the oversight. But being her father,

should know she's

right?"

demeanor was confident and unyielding,

Kearney was momentarily

shooting a glare

White. "This

boyfriend you chose? Just

vel

nered as you..."

he could finish,

now?" Kearney snapped, still