“Flossie, guess what?” Aline burst out, full of excitement.


    “You’ve scored some print ad gigs, which belonged to Jessica.


    It seems Like everyone’s raving about your Liz show performance.


    You just have to capitalize on this…”


    “You mean Jessica’s gigs?” Flossie’s mind was elsewhere.


    “Exactly! I told you, once you step up, Jessica’s out of the picture…”


    Aline’s words were cut short by Flossie.


    “Aline, sorry, there’s something urgent I have to deal with.


    Let’s catch up tomorrow.


    ”


    With a hurried click, Flossie ended the call, her mind racing.


    Flossie was shaken.


    She detested Jessica’s antics on stage but never imagined her end would be so tragic.


    Benny emerged from his study and noticed her dazed expression.


    “What’s up?” he asked casually.


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    As Flossie snapped back to reality, she looked at him, murmuring, “Jessica’s gone.


    How can it be?”


    With a glint in his eyes, Benny sat beside her, giving a reassuring pat on the back.


    “She had her own journey.


    Don’t sweat it.


    ”


    His narrowed eyes hinted at his suspicion: Edmund must have had a hand in her demise.


    A sharp pain jolted Ste awake in the middle of the night.


    She clenched her jaw, trying to tough it out, but the pain radiated through her body.


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    Unwilling to disturb him, she took a deep breath and stared silently at the ceiling.


    She attempted to focus on Be’s questions to distract herself, but the intensity of the pain hindered her thoughts.


    With a soft sigh, she turned over carefully, hoping to find a morefortable position.


    However, the movement brushed against her wound, eliciting a muffled whimper.


    The sound startled Matthew awake.


    He switched on the Light and sat up, concern etched on his face.


    “What’s wrong?”


    Emotions overwhelmed Ste, and she confessed tearfully, “It hurts.


    ”


    Matthew pulled her into aforting embrace.


    “It’s normal for the first night to be rough.


    Hang in there.


    I’ll stay awake with you, okay?”


    Seekingfort and distraction, Ste turned on the TV,nding on a romantic drama.


    Matthew stayed by her side quietly.


    Noticing her focus on the program, he stole nces at the screen himself.


    This type of show was unfamiliar territory for him.


    His face revealed his bewilderment.


    Ste was amused by his expression, momentarily forgetting the throbbing pain.


    Entranced by the love story, Ste drifted back to sleep with Matthew by her side.