When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Flossie headed to the kitchen to convey Edmund’s order to the servant.

While the servant was preparing the soup, Flossie seized the moment to inquire about Edmund’s food preferences and life.

She asked, “What does Mr.

Hanson enjoy eating?”

This marked the first instance of a guest visiting Edmund’s residence.

Observing Edmund’s friendly demeanor toward Flossie, the servant willingly shared information about his culinary preferences.

The servant remarked, “Mr.

Hanson isn’t particular about food; he leans toward lighter flavors.

”

Keeping that in mind, Flossie continued to ask, “Does Mr.

Hanson have a busy work schedule? What are his daily work hours?”

a little embarrassed to ask those questions, but since she had promised Edmund to accept him as her father slowly, she also wanted to know more about him and do

soup on the

for only one month annually; his

regarding his

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and felt a tinge

If he

Edmund’s predominantly overseas business, Flossie inferred

This rationale seemed plausible.

additional inquiries about Edmund, yet the servant consistently responded, “I’m

”

obtain further information, Flossie chose not to press the

door, Flossie steadied the tray in her hand and proceeded to push the door

could hear the voices of Edmund

tone in their voices carried

from when

vague hint of their

midst of their conversation, she decided to wait outside for a while before entering