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, yet he understood his presence might

further ado, he simply

I’ll visit tomorrow.

glance at

sensing Edmund wished

the elevator and faced Benny with a

well taken care

opportunity to negotiate comes only after her

and I’ll

Edmund’s certainty of Flossie being his daughter but realizing any questions

Benny persisted until he boarded

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outside the elevator momentarily, then returned to

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

on Flossie’s ward above, his hands

silently vowed to rectify Flossie’s past neglect and

driver’s voice interrupted his

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