Stella felt a wave of unease. Her eyes darted around the room, noting that only Flossie and this imposing figure were present.
The sight of a man and a woman alone together led her to a quick assumption. Could this be Flossie’s boyfriend?
This speculation reminded her of a figure she’d glimpsed once, though it was a hazy memory.
She felt certain, though, that the man before her carried himself with a maturity that was unmistakable.
Her guard went up. “Who are you?” she demanded.
As Edmund surveyed Stella, their gazes locked.
Before he could respond, Flossie’s cough grabbed their attention.
Flossie’s eyes fluttered open, landing on Edmund first, then Stella, her expression a mix of surprise and recognition.
“You’re awake,” Stella exclaimed, a smile breaking across her face.
“How are you feeling? Let’s get a doctor to check on you.”
Just as she reached for the call bell, Flossie caught her hand.
“I’m actually feeling quite alright now,” she whispered, assuring her she felt much better.
In the midst of their conversation, a glass of water seemingly appeared out of nowhere, courtesy of Edmund.
Taken aback for a moment, Flossie accepted it with a soft, “Thank you.”
Stella then turned her attention to Edmund, curiosity getting the better of her. “Flossie, who’s this?” she inquired.
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With a glance towards Edmund, Flossie responded quietly, “A friend.
He was the one who brought me to the hospital today.”
Sensing Flossie’s reluctance to elaborate, Stella decided not to pry further.
She acknowledged Edmund with a nod. “I appreciate what you did for Flossie.”
There was no expression on Edmund’s face, nor did he respond.
Concluding him to be rather reserved, Stella shifted her focus back to Flossie.
Observing her weariness, Flossie suggested, “You should head back.
It’s getting late, and you need your rest.”
“I’m staying right here with you tonight,” Stella insisted, guilt creeping into her voice. “I shouldn’t have let you be by yourself.