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?"

nodded again, but

doctors hadn't finished their consultation anyway, so it wasn't exactly a lie. Besides,

he could do to help right now. His

surgical ward, David caught up

was

in his tracks, frowning in concern. After a brief pause, he climbed into the car.

"Yes, sir."

time they arrived, it was

of the housekeepers opened the door. Francis didn't see Rebecca, but he did spot

Francis greeted

and smiled. "Come in, have a

"Yes, Grandfather."

"Mr. Johnson..."

smile never wavering. "You know, I really think you ought to stop

drew together, his eyes

no mind and continued, "You're here for Rebecca, aren't you? She's already asleep.

the subtle sting of dismissal, but there was nothing

his

"Good."

since you're preoccupied, it's best for Rebecca to live with me from now on. I think you

in