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.

of relief, his face softening into a

Flossie’s fatigue, Edmund opted not to

your time to consider coming

decide, feel free to

I’ll handle all arrangements.

”

Flossie responded in

linger for

the room after

not to return

on the bed, clutching a

countenance was somber, her gaze

lingered outside the door, Colin eventually

leaving with your father?”

yet she

conversation, she

the inconvenience

has

promise to treat you to dinner once I’m fully

”

furrow appeared

found her formality

recent experiences, worried that she

was crucial for any

reflection, he earnestly expressed, “Being with