Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1128

"Rebecca," Francis called out, halting her in her tracks.

"Hmm?" Rebecca White turned around, a bit surprised.

Francis gazed at her intently, his voice deep and sincere. "What I told Grandpa tonight was true-just say the word, and we can get married anytime."

Rebecca paused, not entirely shocked. This wasn't the first time he'd said something like this to her recently. But she was hesitant to believe him.

Their worlds were so different. If she took his words to heart, it would mean a whole new life for her. But for Francis? With everything he had, gaining or losing someone like her probably wouldn't make much of a dent.

"Rebecca."

Francis took her hand gently, his tone warm and reassuring. "Promise me you'll think about it. James is already four. It's time we were together."

Rebecca's eyes flickered with emotion as she pulled her hand away. "Let's talk about it later," she said, hurriedly stepping out of the car and running off.

...

The next day, a Saturday.

Francis picked up Rebecca from her place at Rosewood Mansion, taking her to Dr. Wilson for her therapy session.

While Rebecca was in the treatment room, Francis waited outside, unable to shake his worry.

emerged, she looked

rushed to her, wrapping an

Dr. Wilson. "Was the session

softly, "She seemed

so?" Francis asked, looking down at Rebecca. "What did you remember?" "I'm not sure..." Rebecca replied, frowning, her complexion ghostly.

of rest

they left the clinic, Francis

into bed, his eyes filled with tenderness. "Get some rest.

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leaving his phone on the

Rebecca. She glanced

flashing on

were

call ended, Rebecca continued staring at the phone, her mind

Francis said, re-entering the room with a glass of

"Here, drink this."

She took the glass, sipping slowly as she leaned against the

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reached for his phone, his expression changing slightly when he saw the missed call. He glanced

voice floated back to her. "Hey, it's me... Sorry, I missed your call. Really? Okay...