Stella felt a wave of unease.

Her eyes darted around the room, noting that only Flossie and this imposing figure were present.

The sight of a man and a woman alone together led her to a quick assumption.

Could this be Flossie’s boyfriend?

This speculation reminded her of a figure she’d glimpsed once, though it was a hazy memory.

She felt certain, though, that the man before her carried himself with a maturity that was unmistakable.

Her guard went up.

“Who are you?” she demanded.

As Edmund surveyed Stella, their gazes locked.

Before he could respond, Flossie’s cough grabbed their attention.

eyes fluttered open, landing on Edmund first, then Stella, her expression a mix of surprise and

exclaimed, a smile

Let’s get a doctor to

she reached for the call bell, Flossie caught

quite alright now,” she whispered, assuring her

midst of their conversation, a glass of water seemingly appeared out

accepted

then turned her attention to Edmund, curiosity getting

who’s this?”

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Edmund, Flossie responded

the one who brought me to

Flossie’s reluctance to elaborate, Stella decided not to

Edmund with a

appreciate what you did

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