Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1141

"Hey!"

Joyce jolted up from her chair, standing as straight as a soldier at attention.

"Yes, yes, I got it! I'm coming back right now! Don't be mad, okay? Bye!"

She hung up the phone.

"What's going on?"

Galen asked, concern etched on his face. "Is it the hospital again? Do they need you?"

"No," Joyce shook her head, a wry smile on her lips. "It's my parents. They've found out I'm back."

Galen had a vague idea about this. Joyce had returned from abroad without telling her parents.

"So, what now?"

"What else can I do?" Joyce sighed, rubbing her forehead. "There's no escaping

it. I have to face them sooner or later."

She took a deep breath and picked up her purse from the chair.

"I'll go back and explain things to them."

She looked over at Galen. "Can you give me a ride?"

"Sure." Galen nodded, a small smile playing on his lips. This time, she was the one asking for his help.

be told, he liked the feeling of being

I'll go settle the bill

"Oh shoot!"

suddenly remembering they hadn't paid for their meal. She wanted to call out to Galen, but he was already heading to the

was supposed to treat you.

head, refusing to accept

time, okay? This one's on me, and

treat, there'd be

"Alright then."

agreed readily, not seeing anything amiss. "I'll treat you next

it." Galen raised an

Galen drove Joyce

You can head out. Drive

Galen said, still worried. "How about I

have a rough time in my own home? Don't worry my parent's might not be thrilled about me leaving Sunhaven, but they love me. They won't

"Oh..."

bit sheepish, realizing

"Alright, go on in."

"Okay. Bye!"

jogging up to the

her

to his car. But after a moment's hesitation, he

зим

was still anxious.

he stayed

...

the inevitable barrage of questions and