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 feeling of being

go

"Oh shoot!"

She wanted to call out to Galen, but he was

was supposed to treat you. How much was it? I'll transfer the money to

his head,

time, okay? This one's on me, and next time you can treat

him a treat, there'd be another

"Alright then."

seeing anything

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

Galen drove Joyce to the Coopers'

in. You can head out. Drive

worried. "How about

home? Don't worry my parent's might not

"Oh..."

a bit sheepish, realizing he might have

"Alright, go on in."

"Okay. Bye!"

waved, jogging up to the front

her

But after a moment's hesitation, he decided not

зим

was still anxious. Just in

he stayed there,

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