Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1148

"Eh?"

James puffed up his cheeks, looking a bit defiant. "Dad, you're so bossy! Can't I even be sad? I'm gonna miss Jenna, you know."

Francis chuckled softly, "Alright, alright. But if you keep sulking like that, Ms. White might think you're not happy to see her."

"Ms. White?"

James's eyes lit up with excitement, his mood instantly lifted. "Where is she?"

As they spoke, the car rolled up to the grand entrance of the Johnson Mansion.

"Over there," Francis pointed toward the main house. "She's waiting for you inside."

"Really?" James asked, a mix of skepticism and hope in his voice.

"You'll see for yourself soon enough."

The car came to a halt in front of the mansion. Francis scooped James up and stepped out. The moment they did, the grand doors swung open from the inside.

Rebecca White stood there, her eyes scanning eagerly until they landed on the father and son. Her face broke into a warm smile.

"Ms. White!" James wriggled free from Francis's arms and dashed toward her. "James!" Rebecca bent down, catching him in a snug embrace.

"I missed you, Ms. White," he declared earnestly, despite having seen her just yesterday.

you now?" Rebecca chuckled, her eyes twinkling. "Well, I've missed

gaze. Though he appeared a bit weary, his eyes still sparkled with

said softly,

You must be tired.

James inside, Francis following

at Blue Haven, his brother had mentioned something about his good days being just around the corner. And here they were, right before

Later that evening.

Gilbert and Sherilyn were invited to the main house. Apparently, Naylor

a seat," Naylor gestured as they

asked, holding Sherilyn's hand as they

Naylor didn't

looked directly

point. "About the

tonk

time for and discuss

The Martin family? Engagement?

her eyes widening in

QUMS

immediately sensed her discomfort, squeezing

the chaos surrounding the Martin family, Galen being the only decent one among them. Sherilyn might have accepted Galen but forgiving Farley and her stepmother was out of the

at Naylor. The old man was always stirring up

to do

undeterred by the outburst. "Isn't