When Love Comes Late by PASSION

“Shut up!” Flossie cut him off.

“I don’t want to hear anything right now, especially not from you two.

Stay away from me!”

She was visibly upset, almost like a frightened kitten, acutely aware of everything happening around her.

Seeing her distress, the two men exchanged worried glances, deciding it was best to let her cool off.

The car settled back into silence.

After a while, Flossie, her voice shaking, turned to Benny and asked, “Why did you hurt Stella and Matthew?”

Benny paused before responding honestly, “Matthew and I are half- brothers…”

He explained his long-standing feud with the Clark family and Matthew, his voice neutral, as if he were recounting a story that wasn’t his own.

It seemed that having achieved his revenge earlier that day, the bitterness that had once consumed him had eased somewhat.

Flossie, disbelief etched across her face, then turned to Edmund.

knew about this too, didn’t you? Were

silent, his face

in the dark by the very people she was with, possibly even aiding

always had such complex

been mysterious

smiled sadly, tears streaming

looked at Benny, saying slowly and clearly, “What do you take me

Benny remained silent.

say would make Flossie believe

Flossie’s emotions

she continued, “I’ve always been open about

you plotted to ruin her wedding and harm

see me as a

“No,” Benny responded firmly.

aware of how much Stella means

this from you because I didn’t want to

”

me involves having me watch my boyfriend attempt to hurt my best friend’s husband at her own wedding? Is that your intention?” Flossie