His two friends were enraged and swiftly joined in, landing several blows on Benny.
Soon, the trio engaged in a brawl, eventually overpowering Benny and flooring him. It was a two against one, after all.
“Still feeling cocky? Where’s that bravado now?” The red-haired man aimed his gun at Benny’s back.
Flossie’s heart jolted. “No! Stop! What’s your price? I’ll pay it! I’m begging you. Don’t hurt him.”
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She instinctively rushed forward.
“It’s dangerous. Stay back!” Benny struggled to free himself from the assailants.
“How dare you move? If I can’t finish you off, I’ll take out your woman.” The red-haired man redirected his aim from Benny to Flossie.
“How dare you! Stop!” Benny’s eyes widened.
Unmoved, the red-haired man squeezed the trigger. In the split second the shot rang out, Benny broke free, darting toward Flossie.
In that critical moment, Flossie found herself shielded by a man, taking the bullet intended for her.
Flossie trembled uncontrollably as she heard a muffled groan. Lifting her head, she saw Edmund’s face.
Her eyes widened in shock. “You… Why.. “
She couldn’t finish her sentence when she noticed the gunshot wound in his arm, the blood soaking his shirt.
Flossie hadn’t expected him to appear, let alone get injured while trying to save her. Her eyes reddened, fear rendering her speechless.
Edmund’s face contorted in pain as he clutched his arm, trying to slow the bleeding. Yet, he managed to reassure her, “Don’t worry. It’s just a scratch. I’ll be fine.”
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Flossie wept, shaking her head and mouthing words she couldn’t voice.
A flicker of pity crossed Edmund’s eyes, the sight of her tears more agonizing than his wound.
His men swiftly apprehended the three robbers. It seemed someone in the mall had discreetly called the police, as they arrived shortly after.
As the situation calmed, Flossie’s legs gave out. Benny caught her just in time, preventing her from collapsing.
Glancing at Edmund’s injured arm, Benny addressed Flossie with calm.
“Let’s get Mr. Hanson to the hospital. He needs medical attention.”
Flossie nodded, feeling completely lost.
At the hospital, as the doctor treated Edmund, Flossie sat outside on a chair, staring blankly at the blood on her hands, lost in her chaotic thoughts.
Benny approached with a wet tissue, sat beside Flossie, and carefully cleaned her hands. “I’m sorry. Since finding out you were back, Edmund has been eager to meet you. I messaged him before Leaving the apartment. But I never expected this kind of accident to occur.