Chapter 1124

"Got it, Grandpa."

Rebecca stepped outside and nearly bumped into Francis.

"Hey... are you thirsty?" She gestured towards the kitchen. "I can grab you a soda or something."

"Sure," Francis nodded, trailing after her.

Rebecca opened the fridge and handed him a cold bottle of water. "So, what brings you here today?"

Francis twisted the cap off and took a sip. "Promise you won't get mad if I tell you?"

"What's going on?" Rebecca furrowed her brow. "What did you do?"

"Don't get me wrong," Francis quickly added. "I just... I'm friends with your boss.

He mentioned you took the afternoon off, and I figured you might have gone to the hospital."

"You're friends with my boss?" Rebecca caught onto that detail, a lightbulb going off in her mind. Could it be...?

the job at the company, was it because

confirming

hadn't planned on revealing this, but if it meant she'd understand his

did put in a good

silent, processing

landing a spot at such a

he had been looking out for her all

boss, your skills got you the job. You've been

into

Since you're here,

casual meal?"

she added, "It's nothing fancy, just some good ol' home cooking. Hope you

nodded. "Of course not, Rebecca's

know to make a bit more. Oh, Mr. Johnson, any favorite

"Whatever Rebecca likes,

got it. You two keep

but frown. Was

imagination,

a bit too friendly

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