Upon hearing Benny utter Evelyn’s name, Flossie was struck with disbelief.

She wished it was a misunderstanding, yet Benny’s whispers of Evelyn’s name persisted, resonating in her ear.

Her heart felt as though it was being cleaved in two.

Tears cascaded down her cheeks as she attempted to push Benny away, only for him to grasp her more firmly.

“Evelyn, don’t go.

” Benny, with his eyes sealed shut, planted a ki*s on Flossie’s forehead in an attempt to offer solace.

Flossie cried even harder, her confusion deepening as Benny seemed oblivious to her presence, fixating solely on Evelyn.

Flossie had rescued him, asking for nothing in return, holding onto the simple wish that he might notice her.

Even occasional conversations with him would have filled her with joy.

beginning of a relationship with Benny, only to discover

Benny remained unchanged.

lost in a fantasy of

in Benny’s arms, the joy and excitement she had experienced mere

an eternity, Flossie noticed Benny’s breathing gradually become more even, his hold on her waist loosening slightly as he drifted into

disentangled his hand and rose

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cascade of the shower, allowing

the steam, her turmoil began

Flossie lay on

eyes, the echo of Benny calling out for Evelyn haunted her, a harsh reminder

the bed, flicked on

a considerable time had passed, Flossie

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