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.

say this to pressure

make your own

or not, I’ll stand

”

to the consulting

was torn away, revealing

her expression filled

reassuring look and announced,

a surface

be fine

”

few care tips and

Flossie

brief pause, she turned to Edmund and said, “Make sure you rest up and don’t

hurt on

care of you until your wound

”

neutral, hinting she could be trying to put some distance between

Edmund’s brow furrowed.

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

Flossie halted.

accustomed to Edmund’s touch, yet she

she simply turned to face

“It was only right for me to

Don’t worry about it.

owe you

my life today, I’d still see it