Flossie released him, nodding in agreement. “I won’t bring it up again.”
After handing her a glass of water, Benny settled into a chair beside the bed.
In the silence that filled the ward, Flossie sought to lighten the mood. After a sip of water, she shared, “I saw Stella in a wedding dress today. She looked stunning. I dream of wearing a beautiful wedding dress myself one day.”
Her glance at Benny was tentative.
Benny remained quiet. He understood the implication of her words yet chose not to respond.
Commitment was a promise he wasn’t ready to make.
Being in a romantic relationship with Flossie didn’t align with his plans; he didn’t want things to go further down the wrong path.
Flossie’s hope waned at his silence, prompting her to hold back her pregnancy for now.
“Try to get some sleep,” suggested Benny, steering the conversation elsewhere.
Complying, Flossie settled down, and Benny carefully covered her, whispering, “Rest now. I’ll stay right here tonight.”
As she closed her eyes, Benny felt a stir within him. He leaned down to ki*s her forehead gently.
In that instant, Flossie’s grip on his hand tightened.
Caught off guard, Benny looked down at their joined hands. With her eyes still shut, Flossie wished softly, “If only it could always be like this.”
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On the way home, Stella was still shocked and couldn’t help blaming herself. “I should have checked the weather forecast in advance. I almost made a big mistake.”
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Matthew held her hand, gently squeezed it, and said comfortingly, “It’s not your fault, so don’t blame yourself. We have no control over natural calamities. None of us can even predict it.”
Stella knew his words made sense. But every time she thought of this terrifying day, her heart still pounded.
She took a deep breath to calm herself down. Then, she suddenly thought of the man in Flossie’s ward.
“Flossie and I have been friends for a long time, but I didn’t know she had such an old friend. I have no idea what that man does. But judging from the way he dressed, he must be rich and powerful…”
Stella paused and frowned.
She knew there were people in every industry who relied on big shots‘support. But she didn’t believe Flossie would take this shortcut.
Besides, Flossie already had a boyfriend.
Stella turned and looked at Matthew. “You know a lot of people in Seamarsh. Do you remember seeing this man?”
Matthew Looked calm, but he frowned. “He looks familiar. I’ve met him once or twice in banquets before, but we never exchanged words.
Stella’s frown deepened even more. She fell into deep thought.