Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1246

He said quietly, "All these years, she kept us brothers on a tight leash. Francis... even now, can't you see it?"

The brothers faced each other, the room heavy with silence.

Some things, it wasn't that they didn't understand.

It was just that, even knowing the truth, there was no erasing the fact that Caroline had saved them.

She had every right to ask for something in return—she had earned it.

And they couldn't turn their backs on her, not after everything she'd done for them.

Francis let out a faint sigh. "Of course I understand."

He shook his head slowly. "But our situations aren't the same. The way she is now... that's on me. I owe her, and one way or another, I have to make it right."

"Francis!"

Gilbert tried his best to reason with him. "Let the doctors handle it, will you? Get her to a proper psychiatrist-hell, get a whole team if you have to! Sherilyn and I have already separated, and if you keep going like this, it's only a matter of time before you and Rebecca fall apart too..."

Francis fell silent for a moment, then gave a slight nod. "I hear you. I'll think about it..."

Suddenly, something occurred to him. "You came from the clinic earlier-were you here for a check-up?"

Gilbert looked startled, then nodded. "Yeah."

"Was everything alright?"

again,

anyway, so it wasn't exactly a lie. Besides, Francis already had

right

surgical ward,

Francis, Ms. White was picked up by

concern. After a brief pause, he climbed into

"Yes, sir."

the time they arrived, it was

didn't see Rebecca, but he did spot

Francis greeted

and smiled.

"Yes, Grandfather."

"Mr. Johnson..."

smile never wavering. "You know, I

brows drew together,

"You're here for Rebecca, aren't you? She's already asleep. You should go

of dismissal, but there was

he got to his feet.

"Good."

Johnson, you've been busy lately. In my opinion, since you're preoccupied, it's best for Rebecca to live with me

stiffened, anger flashing in his eyes. "Grandfather,