Choosing his words carefully, he finally said, “I believe some encounters are fated.

” His tone was gentle, masking the turmoil within.

Flossie’s lips curved into a smile.

“I agree.

I’ve been quite the inconvenience today.

Once I’m out of the hospital, I’ll treat you to a meal.

It’s getting late, Mr.

Hanson.

You should head to bed early.

I won’t be able to see you out, but my boyfriend will.

The emphasis on “boyfriend” was deliberate, a gentle reminder for Edmund to maintain his boundaries.

for her,

he simply said, “Rest

I’ll visit tomorrow.

casted a brief glance at Benny

Edmund wished to speak

at the elevator and faced Benny with

she’s well taken care

comes only after her

and I’ll hold you

certainty of Flossie being his daughter but realizing

lingering gaze on Benny persisted until he

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momentarily, then returned to the ward as the

his car, his driver inquiring, “Sir, shall we head

gaze fixed on Flossie’s ward above, his

rectify Flossie’s past neglect and ensure

voice interrupted his

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