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.

an urge to stay and care for her, yet he understood his presence might

ado, he simply said, “Rest

I’ll visit tomorrow.

brief glance at Benny before

trailed behind, sensing Edmund wished to

the elevator and faced Benny with

she’s well taken

opportunity to negotiate comes only after her

and I’ll hold you

being his daughter but realizing

lingering gaze on Benny persisted

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elevator momentarily, then returned to the ward as

car, his driver inquiring,

gaze fixed on Flossie’s ward

silently vowed to rectify Flossie’s past neglect and ensure

voice interrupted his

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