Thankfully, you’re alright.”
“Today was just an unfortunate incident. Don’t dwell on it.” Flossie managed a smile. “Besides, if you’re here, your husband won’t leave, and I really need to get some rest without feeling pressured.”
Matthew chimed in, hoping to persuade Stella, “We should come back tomorrow. Staying here might just make Flossie uncomfortable.”
Realizing the truth in his words, Stella agreed reluctantly.
She left, but not before reminding Flossie to take care of herself.
With Stella gone, Flossie turned to Edmund. “Mr. Hanson, it’s quite late. You should head home too.”
Edmund remained still, his voice low. “You’re expecting.”
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Flossie hesitated, her gaze dropping before she gently touched her abdomen, her eyes brimming with tears. “Is it really true?”
The reality of her situation hadn’t fully hit her until now.
The initial burst of happiness was quickly overshadowed by thoughts of Benny. “Mr. Hanson, could you please keep this a secret for now?”
Edmund’s brow furrowed, concern apparent on his face. “Why? Does your boyfriend not want the baby?”
“No, it’s not that,” Flossie hurried to explain. “I want to tell him myself. I think it’ll be a wonderful surprise.”
Her words were still hanging in the air when the door swung open.
Benny’s unexpected appearance sent a wave of panic through her.
“Benny? What brings you here?”
She couldn’t help but wonder if he had overheard their conversation.
Flossie’s eyes searched Benny’s for any sign of what he might have heard.
Approaching her, Benny apologized with a heavy heart. “I’m sorry for all the pain you’ve endured.”
Flossie took a moment, relief washing over her when she realized Benny hadn’t mentioned their earlier conversation.
“Just having you here means the world to me,” she replied with a genuine smile.
Benny then turned to Edmund, expressing his gratitude. “Thank you for everything, Mr. Hanson.”
Prompted by his words, Flossie recalled seeing Edmund before everything went black. Curiosity piqued, she asked, “Mr. Hanson, why have you been so kind to me?”
Edmund looked at her, torn. Part of him yearned to reveal the truth, but fear held him back.
It had been years since he last saw Flossie. The fear of rejection if she knew the truth was overwhelming.