Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 251

Caroline acted as if nothing was out of the ordinary, her demeanor unchanged.

"I got home early today. How about we take a stroll in the garden?" she suggested.

Francis nodded in agreement.

He was still wheelchair-bound, but with some help, he could now stand up. Taking a few steps wasn't a problem, and he was eager to try.

"Let's go," he said.

Caroline stood up and began to push the wheelchair outside.

Later in the garden, as Francis practiced standing with the aid of a walker, a servant approached.

Standing behind Caroline, the servant whispered, "Ms. Bennett, all the trash has been taken care of."

"Okay," Caroline nodded. "Anything suspicious?"

"Take a look at this."

Turning around, the servant handed her a charred fragment, about the size of two knuckles.

Caroline examined it and frowned. It was a corner of a photograph, apparently a head, and judging by the hairstyle, it seemed to belong to a girl.

Was this what Francis had burned in a panic... a girl's photograph? Why? Who was this girl?

"It's fine now," Caroline dismissed the matter.

"Yes, Ms. Bennett."

Caroline waved the servant away, carefully pocketing the fragment.

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The date for the performance was set. This Friday, at 8 PM. Being scheduled for such a prime time slot indicated Daphne Hansen's high expectations and importance placed on the show.

Sherilyn was both nervous and excited. This was her debut on the professional stage, a critical moment that spelled success or failure.

With tickets going on sale online, Sherilyn forced herself to sleep that night, heeding Daphne's advice.

"Don't worry about ticket sales. Lightning Dance Troupe shows always sell out. Just focus on your performance."

"If the debut flops, that's when it'll really affect the troupe."

Sure enough, when Sherilyn checked the ticketing website the next morning, it was a sell-out!