Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 1057

Upon discovering the truth, Rebecca White felt a sudden clarity wash over her.

She finally understood the reasons behind Francis's kindness.

Rebecca's dark eyes were calm and cool as she spoke, "Your affection for me stems from guilt, from a sort of transferred love..."

She shook her head gently, "We came together by chance and had James. We are his parents, but that's all we are to each other. Do you understand?"

"Rebecca..."

Francis understood what she was implying, but he didn't agree.

"My feelings for you are more than just some transferred affection..."

"Really?"

Rebecca smiled lightly, questioning him, "Let me ask you this: if I weren't James's mother, would you have even looked at me twice?"

"…"

Francis was at a loss for words, his silence spoke volumes.

Given his reserved nature, it was true—he probably wouldn't have.

"Hah."

Rebecca let out a short laugh, "See, you know the answer."

She took a soft breath, her voice steady and light.

"Years ago, when I arrived in Sunhaven, I heard all about it... Everyone in town knew that you, Mr. Francis, were smitten with Caroline Bennett."

Francis's gaze darkened at her words.

Rebecca continued, "Caroline is the one you truly care for... I'm just in the picture because of James."

"Rebecca..." Francis shook his head in denial. "That's not..."

"But it is."

Rebecca held her ground, "You were about to marry her."

She had even been hired to design their wedding dress.

"If it weren't for James, you wouldn't have broken up, and you wouldn't have felt compelled to take care of me, would you?"

"…"

Once again, Francis had no retort.

The events of the past had indeed unfolded that way.

"Our situation..."

Rebecca pressed her lips together, letting out a silent sigh, "It's a mistake... and there's no need to keep making it."

With that, she stood up.

"I've said what I needed to say, so... I'll be going now."