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.

care for her,

ado, he

I’ll visit tomorrow.

glance

Edmund wished to speak

elevator and faced Benny

she’s well taken

to negotiate comes only after her

and I’ll hold

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

persisted until

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the elevator momentarily, then returned to the ward

settled into his car, his driver inquiring, “Sir,

gaze fixed on Flossie’s ward above, his hands

to rectify Flossie’s past neglect and

voice interrupted

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