“She’s inside,” Matthew responded, his tone brief, as he welcomed Flossie inside.

Stella asked with concern, “Flossie! Are you hurt? Did the doctor see you?”

“I’m okay, just a few scr@pes and bruises.

” Flossie gave a slight shake of her head.

“But what about you? You took the knife for me.

“Oh, this? It’s nothing that a bandage can’t handle.

Don’t worry about me.

” Stella attempted to lighten the mood.

“How will you be getting back? We can drop you off.

“That’s kind of you, but I just came to check on you.

I should head back now.

” Flossie refused the offer.

“Mr.

cruise-related responsibilities to attend

relieved you’re

her friend,

“I’m so sorry.

relax, and

you were hurt

“It’s nothing.

We’re friends, after all.

saved me; it could

but let’s

by the events,

press Flossie

Flossie breathed in the fresh ocean air, allowing it

decided to take a walk to clear her mind

a car pulled up beside her

window lowered, revealing Benny’s stoic

in,” he commanded, his tone devoid

chance to read

dropped when she

there, Benny urged impatiently, “Get in the car,

for sure it was

wasted no time, hopping into

she buckled up, she

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