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 Center in

her, "Sapphire

world. Jacquetta's in good

sent Caroline Bennett there before,

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

Jacquetta leave a

probably resting now.

you need anything,

fluttery feeling in her chest and managed a little smile.

***

Gilbert for his follow-up at the

stabilizing, and the doctors were happy with his

drive you home first, then head to the

need," Sherilyn shook her head. "Go on to work. I'm meeting Joyce for lunch." Gilbert remembered.

said, a hint of pride in her voice. "Joyce is a UPenn

really interested in other people's business.

a teasing smile. "I'm not Jenna. Go 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

there long when someone else arrived first-her

"Hey, sis."

was surprised. "What are you doing

Joyce burst through the door, a little

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