When Love Comes Late by PASSION

Noting Flossie’s hesitation, Edmund offered reassurance by patting her shoulder and advising, “Take your time responding.

I still have work to wrap up in Seamarsh anyway.

Use this time to contemplate your decision thoughtfully.

”

Flossie nodded in acknowledgment.

Checking his watch, Edmund suggested, “Why don’t you come home with me for some rest? It’s not ideal to stay at someone else’s place.

”

Colin considered objecting but refrained, realizing it wasn’t his place to do so.

He glanced at Flossie instead.

After a brief pause, Flossie declined, “I’m still receiving treatment.

It’s best for me to remain here for now.

”

She longed for a peaceful rest.

The sight of Edmund inevitably triggered memories of Benny within her.

let out a sigh of relief,

Flossie’s fatigue, Edmund opted

“Take your time to consider

decide, feel

I’ll handle all arrangements.

”

responded in

didn’t linger

room after seeing

not to return

seated on the bed, clutching a partially consumed

countenance was somber,

door, Colin eventually entered

leaving with your father?” he

she struggled

conversation, she expressed

for the inconvenience due to

assistance has

to dinner once I’m fully

”

appeared

her

experiences, worried

was crucial for any opportunity between

expressed, “Being