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.

to leave

just brings back memories that make me feel

believed that only outside the hospital walls could she

overthinking,

is no substitute for the

for you, I’ll

was unreadable,

time with Flossie,

swift change in his expression and a few quick words,

out the words “munitions”

he left, she

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the study

about Benny’s recent activities, she rummaged through the

but she hadn’t anticipated that he’d be so guarded even at

sat in the chair, her fists

effort

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