Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1177

"How ridiculous!"

Caroline suddenly burst out laughing, but there was nothing warm about it-her voice dripped with sarcasm.

"So, let me get this straight: On her wedding night, Rebecca White didn't bother staying with her new husband, let him do God-knows-what, and then had the nerve to sneak into your bed?"

"No," Francis cut in, shaking his head with a deep frown. "That's not what happened."

He let out a long breath, his tone low and heavy. "That night, someone drugged me... She didn't do this on purpose. It was me. I was the one who pulled her in."

He swallowed hard, struggling to get the words out. "She just... walked into the wrong room."

Caroline stared at him, stunned.

The truth hit her like a punch to the gut, leaving her reeling.

She remembered things he'd said before her lips trembled as she whispered, "So that night, you were... And the child you and Rebecca White had... That's how it happened?"

"Yeah." Francis nodded.

Caroline let out a bitter, shaky laugh, her face twisted with pain and disbelief. "So, all this time, you didn't actually lie to me? You didn't cheat on me? You and Rebecca White—it was just a stupid accident? There was nothing going on between you two?"

brow furrowed. "That's right. Back then,

But now...

"Francis!"

his hand, looking up at him, desperate hope shining

it off with her! Do it! Right now! You were always meant to be with me.

expression grave. He shook his head,

him before,

then, no one else was

anything for her, just out of

But now...

her voice barely audible, as a cold wave

you. Her

finish the thought. "Don't tell me... you actually like Rebecca White now? Are

He just said, "Rebecca and I... things are good between us now.

like this, we'll get

build a life

but it was useless-tears spilled

"Caroline..."

get