Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change? novel Chapter 1170

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“Did I forget something?” Rebecca White racked her brain, but she couldn’t think of anything she’d left behind.

“No worries!” she texted back. “Just toss it for me, thanks.”

“It’s your sketchbook and some of your design books. You sure you want me to throw them out?” came the reply.

Oh, right. She definitely did not want those thrown away.

Rebecca considered for a second.

“Actually, could you bring them to me? I’m usually free around lunchtime.”

Evenings were a no-go. She needed to be with James—and, of course, Francis.

“Sounds good. See you at lunch.”

They agreed to meet at a little diner near Rebecca’s office.

When she arrived, Rebecca slid into the booth and got straight to the point. “So, where’s my stuff?”

Eddy grinned, gesturing to a small box on the seat beside him. “Right here.”

“Thank you.” Rebecca took it and flipped through quickly. These things really were important to her.

“Appreciate you bringing them over. Sorry you had to go out of your way.”

Eddy raised an eyebrow. “Then how about you buy me lunch?”

Rebecca hesitated for a second. Given their situation, eating together wasn’t exactly ideal. But she owed him a favor now—it’d be pretty rude to just turn and leave.

Besides, it was lunchtime. She had to eat anyway.

“Alright, deal. Order whatever you want.”

Eddy chuckled and signaled the waitress. When their food arrived—cheeseburgers, fries, and milkshakes—they dug in.

Halfway through, Rebecca’s phone buzzed.

“She still is,” Rebecca replied. “She had the operation at Sapphire Springs Medical Center.”

Thank goodness for that hospital—if it wasn’t top-notch, she’d be even more worried.

“Makes sense,” Eddy said. “Actually, I have to head to Nightwind City in a few days. I could stop by and check on her for you.”

Rebecca blinked, surprised. “Oh, no—you don’t have to do that.”

“It’s really no trouble,” Eddy insisted. “If you can’t make the trip, and I’m already going, I can look in on her. That way, you’ll know for sure she’s alright.”

He had a point. Still, considering they were divorced… was it really okay to ask this of him?

Eddy gave her a lopsided smile, a little sad. “Look, Rebecca. Sure, we’re not married anymore, but we’ve known each other forever—and your mom’s always been like family. If I’m in town, it’s the least I can do.”

Rebecca hesitated, then finally nodded. “Alright. Thank you, Eddy. I appreciate it.”

He smiled, looking a little more relaxed. “No problem. I’ll give you the full report after I see her, so you won’t have to worry.”

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