Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 717

Hearing her out, Francis's face instantly darkened. "Okay, I understand. I'll handle it."

Turning around, he looked at Caroline. "Caroline, something's come up. I have to go..."

Caroline's smile faded, and she casually asked, "Is it... Rebecca White?"

"Yeah."

Francis nodded, though it wasn't Rebecca White who had called, she was indeed the reason. "Then I better get going. Take care of yourself..."

"Alright." Caroline's eyes dimmed, her smile forced. "Go on, then. Don't keep her waiting."

"Okay..."

Just as he was about to leave, something came back to Francis. "Wait, what were you saying earlier...?"

What were they discussing before Sherilyn's call interrupted?

"It's nothing, not important." Caroline forced a smile and shook her head.

"Take care, then..."

Francis left without hesitation, without a backward glance.

The moment the door closed, Caroline's forced smile vanished. He left in such a hurry! Was Rebecca White really that important to him?

Even in front of her!

What did their decade together even mean?

Anger mixed with jealousy raged within her, growing fiercer by the minute!

Caroline tried to sit up, intending to get out of bed, but as soon as she did, she collapsed back down.

"Ah..."

Caroline cried out in alarm, "Nurse! Nurse!"

...

At the Southern District Sanatorium.

The nurse led Francis in, pointing to the living room. "Ms. White is in there."

"Thanks." Francis nodded and headed straight in.

"Who is it?" Rebecca White looked up upon hearing footsteps.

"It's me."

His familiar voice made Rebecca White flinch. The last thing she wanted was to hear that voice!

"You..." Rebecca White stammered, "Henson..."