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,

nodded, confirming her

planned on revealing this, but if it meant she'd understand

put in a good

silent, processing his

wonder. She had been puzzled at first, landing a

realizing he had been looking

might've upset her, Francis quickly added, "Even though I spoke to your boss, your skills got you the job.

into

at Rebecca. "Mom's cooking dinner. Since you're here, Mr. Johnson, why not

casual meal?"

to Francis, she added, "It's nothing fancy, just some good ol' home

glanced at Rebecca, then nodded. "Of course

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

Rebecca likes,

"Alright, got

but frown.

her imagination,

bit too friendly with

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