Flossie remained his sole bargaining chip against Edmund.

Edmund tapped his fingers on the armrest, his gaze dropping.

Finally, he said, “Matthew’s clinging to life in ICU, but not for long.

The implication hung heavy: regardless of Benny’s honesty, Edmund would claim his share.

Benny’s expression darkened.

Then Edmund inquired, “How’s Flossie coping?”

Benny replied calmly, “She fell ill after the wedding and didn’t want company.

I had to hire a maid to take care of her in order to persuade her to eat.

Edmund, unsuspecting, advised, “Given recent events, her reaction is understandable.

Keep close and inform me of any issues.

Edmund excused himself, taking

Benny rushed

the maid hastened to meet him, detailing Flossie’s

herself in

times, but she still refuses

Flossie was palpable,

a word, Benny grabbed some of Flossie’s favorite dishes and sauntered

the food on the table, he found Flossie lying on the

said calmly, “Even if

We can talk later.

Flossie remained motionless.

edge of the bed,

“Please, don’t be mad.

I

I’ll make

reclaiming

tone softened, but his

hadn’t saved me, Matthew would’ve

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