When Love Comes Late by PASSION

After Edmund had finished the bowl of soup, she stood, bidding him farewell alongside Benny.

Before they left, Flossie told Edmund, “You’re still healing.

Make sure to rest well.

Leave work for later if it can wait.

Your health comes first.

”

Her heartfelt words touched Edmund deeply.

He nodded, replying, “I’ll look after myself.

Feel free to visit whenever you have time.

”

Once back at home, Benny got Flossie settled and headed to his study, busy as ever.

Flossie remained in the living room, trying to watch TV but found herself distracted.

She couldn’t stop thinking about the conversation between Edmund and Benny.

The more she dwelled on it, the more uneasy she felt.

Retreating to her room, she locked the door and dialed Stella’s number.

Hesitantly, she asked, “Stella, have you and Matthew been fine recently? Has anything happened?”

Stella responded, puzzled, “No.

What happened?”

Flossie, visibly shaken, paused before speaking.

“It’s nothing.

just had a nightmare, and when I woke up,

with your wedding to

I guess I’m just

okay

Stella smiled reassuringly.

are often the

Everything’s on track here.

just need to get ready to be the

”

Just then, someone called

ending the call, Flossie added, “You

extra careful

such a crucial time; we

”

what exactly was being discussed between Benny

“IT understand.

Thanks for the heads-up.

I’ll be careful.

bit odd, but reassured herself that Flossie

appreciated Flossie’s concern, though she didn’t take

hung up, Stella quickly forgot what Flossie

the wedding, Matthew sent someone to pick up Clint and bring

greeted Clint and suggested

a room for you upstairs at the wedding

have dinner together later when

”

Clint, however, declined.

“No need to rush.

see the wedding

”

rather concerned about

a while?

”

fine,” Clint assured her, gently