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.

liked the

I'll go settle

"Oh shoot!"

their meal. She wanted to call out to Galen, but he was already heading to the cashier. "Sorry about

returned, Joyce apologized sheepishly, "I was supposed to treat you. How much

need," Galen shook his head, refusing to

okay? This one's on me, and next

she owed him a treat, there'd be another chance for them to

"Alright then."

seeing anything amiss. "I'll treat you

to it." Galen raised an eyebrow, feeling quite pleased with

drove Joyce to the Coopers'

in. You can head

said, still worried. "How about I wait

Joyce paused, then chuckled. "You think I'll 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.

"Oh..."

bit sheepish, realizing he might have

"Alright, go on in."

"Okay. Bye!"

jogging up

her until

car. But after a moment's hesitation, he

зим

anxious. Just in

he stayed there,

...

of questions and lectures from her