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.

the feeling of being needed by

I'll go settle

"Oh shoot!"

hadn't paid for their meal. She wanted to call out to Galen, but he was already heading to the cashier. "Sorry

was supposed to treat you.

shook his head, refusing to accept her

on me,

If she owed him a treat,

"Alright then."

agreed readily, not seeing anything

hold you to it." Galen raised

drove Joyce

can head out.

"How about I

my parent's might not be thrilled about me leaving Sunhaven, but they love me. They

"Oh..."

bit sheepish, realizing he

"Alright, go on in."

"Okay. Bye!"

up

watched her until

car. But after a moment's hesitation, he

зим

was still anxious. Just

stayed

...

Joyce faced the inevitable barrage of questions and lectures from her