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

go

"Oh shoot!"

paid for their meal. She wanted to call out

sheepishly, "I was supposed to treat you. How

need," Galen shook his head, refusing to

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

him a treat, there'd be another chance

"Alright then."

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

to it." Galen raised an

Galen drove Joyce

can head out.

Galen said, still worried. "How

paused, then chuckled. "You think I'll have a rough time in my own home? Don't worry my parent's might not

"Oh..."

a bit sheepish, realizing he

"Alright, go on in."

"Okay. Bye!"

up

watched her

car. But after a moment's hesitation, he

зим

still anxious. Just

stayed

...

barrage of questions and lectures