Choosing his words carefully, he finally said, “I believe some encounters are fated.” His tone was gentle, masking the turmoil within.
Flossie’s lips curved into a smile. “I agree. I’ve been quite the inconvenience today. Once I’m out of the hospital, I’ll treat you to a meal. It’s getting late, Mr. Hanson. You should head to bed early.
I won’t be able to see you out, but my boyfriend will.”
The emphasis on “boyfriend” was deliberate, a gentle reminder for Edmund to maintain his boundaries.
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Edmund felt an urge to stay and care for her, yet he understood his presence might make Flossie uneasy.
Without further ado, he simply said, “Rest well. I’ll visit tomorrow.”
He casted a brief glance at Benny before exiting.
Benny trailed behind, sensing Edmund wished to speak privately.
Edmund paused at the elevator and faced Benny with a detached expression. “Ensure she’s well taken care of. Your opportunity to negotiate comes only after her recovery. Fail, and I’ll hold you accountable.”
Benny nodded, curious about Edmund’s certainty of Flossie being his daughter but realizing any questions would go unanswered.
Edmund’s lingering gaze on Benny persisted until he boarded the elevator.
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Benny remained outside the elevator momentarily, then returned to the ward as the display indicated Edmund’s departure.
Edmund settled into his car, his driver inquiring, “Sir, shall we head home?”
Edmund’s gaze fixed on Flossie’s ward above, his hands involuntarily clenched.
He silently vowed to rectify Flossie’s past neglect and ensure her happiness.
“Sir?” The driver’s voice interrupted his thoughts.
“Not yet,” Edmund responded softly.
Back in the ward, Flossie, seated on the bed and caressing her abdomen, felt a surge of joy.
However, the thought of Benny brought her joy a touch of worry. She pondered whether he’d accept the child.
Considering the potential stability of their relationship, she mulled over sharing her news with Benny, hoping for his acceptance once things felt more secure.
Flossie wrestled with her decision for quite some time.
As the door creaked open, she mustered a smile to greet Benny.
Closing the distance, Flossie wrapped her arms around his waist and nestled against his chest, murmuring an apology for the worry she had caused.
Benny frowned slightly, puzzled by her apology. He reassured her, “You don’t need to apologize for that.”