When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Flossie stared at him, taken aback, and then her expression softened.

It made sense now why Edmund had unexpectedly appeared at the store.

Once he finished wiping her hands, Benny set the tissue aside and grasped her hands firmly.

“It’s clear to me that Edmund really cares about you.

He wouldn’t have exposed himself to danger to protect you if he didn’t.

I hope you’ll consider not pushing him away.

Give him a chance, and give yourself one too.

”

Flossie bit her lip, her mind seemingly elsewhere.

As a child, she had longed for a father, but as the years passed with no one showing up, she had let go of that hope.

She had been on her own for so many years.

Now, having come to terms with her past, Edmund’s sudden appearance was confusing.

She felt she was beyond the age of needing a father, unsure of how to interact with him now.

Flossie remained silent, and Benny didn’t push her.

He didn’t want to overwhelm her.

He lifted her hand to his lips and ki*sed it gently.

this

can make your own

you’re Edmund’s daughter or not, I’ll

”

Benny finished talking, the door to the consulting room swung open and

sleeve was torn away, revealing a freshly bandaged

stood, her expression filled

look and announced, “The

just a

fine with some

”

care tips and suggested they

over Flossie upon

said, “Make sure you rest up and don’t hesitate to call

got hurt

take care of you

”

neutral, hinting she could be trying to put

Edmund’s brow furrowed.

she began to walk away, he acted on impulse and reached

Flossie halted.

wasn’t accustomed to Edmund’s touch, yet she didn’t

simply turned to face

tone, Edmund said, “It was only

Don’t worry about it.

owe you

my life today,