Ste 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 spection 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 Ste, their gazes locked.
Before he could respond, Flossie’s cough grabbed their attention.
Flossie’s eyes fluttered open,nding on Edmund first, then Ste, her expression a mix of surprise and recognition.
“You’re awake,” Ste eximed, 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.Please check at N/?vel(D)rama.Org.
“I’m actually feeling quite alright now,” she whispered, assuring her she felt much better.
In the midst of their conversation, a ss of water seemingly appeared out of nowhere, courtesy of Edmund.
Taken aback for a moment, Flossie epted it with a soft, “Thank you.
”
Ste then turned her attention to Edmund, curiosity getting the better of her.
“Flossie, who’s this?” she inquired.
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With a nce towards Edmund, Flossie responded quietly, “A friend.
He was the one who brought me to the hospital today.
”
Sensing Flossie’s reluctance to borate, Ste 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, Ste shifted her focus back to Flossie.
Observing her weariness, Flossie suggested, “You should head back.
It’s gettingte, and you need your rest.
”
“I’m staying right here with you tonight,” Ste insisted, guilt creeping into her voice.
“I shouldn’t have let you be by yourself.