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, I couldn’t remember

your wedding

I

okay with your

Stella smiled reassuringly.

the

Everything’s on track here.

need to get ready to

”

then, someone called

Flossie added,

be extra careful when

crucial time;

”

was being discussed between Benny and Edmund, but she couldn’t

“IT understand.

Thanks for the heads-up.

I’ll be careful.

a bit odd, but reassured herself that

concern, though she didn’t take such

up, Stella quickly forgot what Flossie

Matthew sent someone to

greeted Clint and

you

we can have dinner together

”

Clint, however, declined.

“No need to rush.

to see the

”

concerned about his long

not rest a while? We

”

fine,” Clint assured her, gently