With a heavy heart, she swallowed her bitterness, attempting to maintain a semblance of civility.

Benny watched Flossie in silence.

Noticing her calm demeanor, he let out a relieved breath.

He turned to the maid and directed, “Prepare another breakfast.

Their breakfast was a quiet affair, with Benny leading most of the conversation and Flossie offering only brief, cold replies.

Flossie’s lack of warmth was noticeable, but they were getting along better than the days of silence or arguments.

Post-breakfast, Benny sensed nothing amiss and assumed Flossie had come to some sort of

acceptance.

His approach was gentler, giving her space, though she remained unresponsive.

Once the meal was over, Flossie watched the maid clear the table before turning to Benny.

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hoped to spend quality time with Flossie, but an urgent call disrupted

a swift change in his expression and a few quick words, he

barely make out the words “munitions” and

Benny’s sudden grimace and his haste when he left, she inferred that the issue was

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