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

"Sapphire Springs is one

world. Jacquetta's in

sent Caroline Bennett

but the worry didn't leave

Jacquetta leave

checked the time. "She's probably resting

If you need anything, just tell me,

feeling in her

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went with Gilbert for

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

drive you home first, then

meeting Joyce for lunch." Gilbert remembered. "Your friend's a doctor, right? Here

said, a hint of pride in her voice. "Joyce is a UPenn grad. Where else would she work

people's business. "Where are you

said with a teasing smile. "I'm not Jenna. Go on, get to work." He couldn't argue with her, so

to the little bistro near

been there long when someone else arrived

"Hey, sis."

"What are you

the

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