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.

relief, his face softening into a faint

fatigue, Edmund opted not to

“Take your time

decide, feel free to reach

I’ll handle all arrangements.

”

responded

linger

to the room after seeing

opted not to

bed, clutching a

was somber,

door,

you considering leaving with

the implication, yet she struggled to

the conversation, she expressed

for the inconvenience due to my

has

treat you to dinner once I’m fully

”

furrow appeared on

found her

experiences, worried

crucial

reflection, he earnestly expressed, “Being with you brings me