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

took bullets to the chest and was barely

It’s unlikely he survived.

Matthew’s gaze darkened.

had been shot in the chest at the wedding, yet he managed to pull

protesting further, Neville

after

depart, Stella entered

spotting the bandage on Matthew’s arm, tears

cover it, but Stella

brow and queried unhappily, “What happened between you and Benny? How did you get injured again? Are

determined expression, she began unbuttoning his shirt, intending to inspect

coughed discreetly, reminding

paused, turning

a strained smile and announced, “I’ll attend to

disturb

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