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?"

furrowed. "That's right.

But now...

"Francis!"

his hand, looking up at him, desperate hope shining in

off with her! Do it! Right now! You were always

shook his head, slow but firm. "I

him before, he would've dropped

else was

anything for her, just out of gratitude

But now...

late?" Caroline repeated, her voice barely audible, as a cold wave of

you. Her lips shook

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

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

this,

build a

snapped her eyes shut, but it was useless-tears spilled

"Caroline..."

suddenly shouted, glaring at Francis through her tears, her jaw set tight. "Don't you get it? This is all part of their little