Realizing this, she cursed her past decisions.
After stashing the photos, Flossie settled in the living room, pondering her next move. But before she could sort it out, the bathroom went quiet.
Never having been alone with a guy in this situation, Flossie suddenly felt jittery and was unsure how to face him.
She waited but there was no sign of Benny.
Concerned, she hurried over, rapping on the door. “Benny, everything cool? Need a hand?”
No answer.
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Brow furrowed, she pressed, “If you’re not talking, I’m coming in With a push, the door gave way.
Inside, Benny sat near the bathroom. It looked as if he’d slipped reaching for a towel. He was rubbing his ankle.
Seeing he was okay, Flossie let out a sigh. Handing him a towel, she couldn’t help but sneak a glance.
Despite his time in bed, his physique remained solid. Each ab was like a work of art.
Benny wrapped himself in the towel, catching her gaze. His expression darkened. “You done staring? Get out!”
Caught off guard, Flossie found herself speechless, eyes fixed on his body.
She flushed, feeling utterly mortified.
“I took care of you every day when you were out cold. What’s the big deal?” she mumbled, attempting to justify.
“out!” Benny snapped, his face twisted in an unnatural grimace.
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That night, they didn’t share a room like they had in the hospital ward. They slept apart.
After a long day’s journey, Flossie hit the hay and drifted off.
Benny, however, tossed and turned, unable to find rest.
Since waking up, he’d been pondering his failure and plotting revenge.
But he needed a partner in crime.
Flossie alone wouldn’t cut it. He needed someone with more clout to help him reclaim what Matthew had taken.
But it wasn’t the right time. He wasn’t fully recovered yet. He needed to bide his time, gather his strength.
Ideally, he’d settle everything before Matthew’s wedding.
Benny clenched his fists, seething with resentment. Why should Matthew get to be happy while he suffered?