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.

woke up, I couldn’t remember what it

with your wedding

coming up, I guess I’m just

everything going okay with your

Stella smiled reassuringly.

the

Everything’s on track here.

to get

”

Just then, someone called out for

Flossie added,

careful when you’re out

crucial time; we wouldn’t want

”

was being discussed between Benny and Edmund, but

“IT understand.

Thanks for the heads-up.

I’ll be careful.

Stella felt a bit odd, but reassured herself that Flossie was probably just

Flossie’s concern, though she didn’t take

Stella quickly forgot what

someone

and

arranged a room for you upstairs at the wedding

nap, and we can have dinner together later when

”

Clint, however, declined.

“No need to rush.

see

”

rather concerned about

while? We can go

”

assured her, gently