Flossie cast her gaze downward, furrowing her brows as she contemplated his words.

Capitalizing on the moment, Colin suggested, “Why not stay at my place for the time being?”

A flicker of uncertainty crossed Flossie’s expression.

Before she could decline, Colin pressed on, “Don’t fret.

I rarely stay there myself.

I won’t intrude on your privacy.

Persuaded by his reasoning, Flossie relented.

Fatigue weighing heavily upon her, she simply longed for a place to rest and recuperate.

Colin’s home indeed provided much greater safety than the hotel.

In the hospital, Matthew’s injury appeared relatively minor.

After receiving medical attention and having his wound dressed, he instructed Neville, “You needn’t watch over me.

confirm whether Benny

brushed off the

the chest and was barely

It’s unlikely he survived.

Matthew’s gaze darkened.

Neville: Matthew himself had been shot in

Neville declared

return after

could depart, Stella

the bandage on Matthew’s arm, tears immediately brimmed

it, but Stella

she furrowed her brow and queried unhappily, “What happened between you and Benny? How did you get

a determined expression, she began unbuttoning his shirt, intending

coughed discreetly, reminding her of his

paused, turning to regard

smile and announced, “I’ll attend

disturb you

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