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.

like to leave the

memories that make me

believed that only outside the hospital walls could she truly

overthinking, agreed,

is no substitute for

isn’t working for you,

expression was unreadable, her

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

in his expression and a few

out the words “munitions” and

sudden grimace and his haste when he left, she

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then sneaked into the study while the maid was preoccupied in

through the desk and drawers, yet

to be careful, but she hadn’t anticipated that he’d be so guarded

Flossie sat in the chair, her fists balled

her effort

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