Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1162

Chapter 1162

"Eat your dinner properly."

Francis frowned slightly. "Don't play with your phone while you're eating. It's not good for your stomach."

As he spoke, he reached over and took her phone away.

"I'm not playing-I'm checking my emails," Rebecca protested. "I think my mom replied to me!"

She'd emailed her mom earlier since she'd been unable to get in touch with Jacquetta.

Seeing it was something important, Francis handed her phone back. "Did your mom say anything?"

"Let me check..."

Rebecca opened her inbox. Sure enough, there was a reply from her mom.

As she read, her expression slowly changed, her brow furrowing, the lightness in her face replaced by concern.

"What's wrong?" Francis reached over, taking her hand. "Did Jacquetta run into trouble?"

"Yeah," Rebecca nodded. "My mom's in the hospital."

The email explained that Jacquetta had gallbladder surgery and was now staying

Sapphire Springs Medical

Francis reassured her, "Sapphire Springs is one of

world. Jacquetta's in

Caroline Bennett

Rebecca nodded again, but the worry didn't leave her

Jacquetta leave a

Rebecca checked the time. "She's probably resting now.

nodded. "I'm your boyfriend. If you need anything, just tell me, okay?

a warm, fluttery feeling in her chest

***

went with Gilbert

results were pretty good-the blood clot was stabilizing, and the doctors were happy with his

you home first, then

"Go on to work. I'm meeting Joyce for lunch." Gilbert remembered.

voice. "Joyce is a UPenn grad. Where else would she

really interested in other people's business. "Where are

on, get to work." He couldn't argue with her, so he just shrugged

Sherilyn strolled to the little bistro near the hospital where she and Joyce had agreed

been there long when someone else arrived first-her brother,

"Hey, sis."

She was surprised. "What

the door,

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