After Edmund had finished the bowl of soup, she stood, bidding him farewell alongside Benny.


    Before they left, Flossie told Edmund, “You’re still healing.


    Make sure to rest well.


    Leave work forter if it can wait.


    Your healthes first.


    ”


    Her heartfelt words touched Edmund deeply.


    He nodded, replying, “I’ll look after myself.


    Feel free to visit whenever you have time.


    ”


    Once back at home, Benny got Flossie settled and headed to his study, busy as ever.


    Flossie remained in the living room, trying to watch TV but found herself distracted.


    She couldn’t stop thinking about the conversation between Edmund and Benny.


    The more she dwelled on it, the more uneasy she felt.


    Retreating to her room, she locked the door and dialed Ste’s number.


    Hesitantly, she asked, “Ste, have you and Matthew been fine recently? Has anything happened?”


    Ste responded, puzzled, “No.


    What happened?”


    Flossie, visibly shaken, paused before speaking.


    “It’s nothing.


    I just had a nightmare, and when I woke up, I couldn’t remember what it was about.


    But with your wedding to Mr.


    rking up, I guess I’m just nervous.


    Is everything going okay with your preparations?”


    Ste smiled reassuringly.


    “Dreams are often the opposite of reality.


    Everything’s on track here.


    You just need to get ready to be the bridesmaid.


    ”


    “That’s a relief…” Just then, someone called out for Ste, causing Flossie to pause.


    Before ending the call, Flossie added, “You and Mr.


    rk need to be extra careful when you’re out these days.


    It’s such a crucial time; we wouldn’t want any idents.


    ”


    Flossie was unsure what exactly was being discussed between Benny and Edmund, but she couldn’t overlook the mention of Matthew.


    “IT understand.


    Thanks for the heads-up.


    I’ll be careful.Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    ” Ste felt a bit odd, but reassured herself that Flossie was probably just shaken by her nightmare.


    She appreciated Flossie’s concern, though she didn’t take such nightmares seriously.


    After she hung up, Ste quickly forgot what Flossie had mentioned.


    On the day before the wedding, Matthew sent someone to pick up Clint and bring him to Seamarsh.


    Ste greeted Clint and suggested he rest first.


    “Matthew arranged a room for you upstairs at the wedding hotel.


    Take a nap, and we can have dinner togetherter when he returns from thepany.


    ”


    Clint, however, declined.


    “No need to rush.


    I’d like to see the wedding venue first.


    ”


    But Ste was rather concerned about his long journey.


    “Why not rest a while? We can goter.


    ”


    “I’m fine,” Clint assured her, gently patting her hand.


    “I haven’t been much help with the wedding preparations.


    The least I can do is see the venue before tomorrow.


    Otherwise, I won’t even know where to sit.


    ”


    Ste chuckled at his words.


    “There will be someone to guide you tomorrow.


    You won’t get lost.


    ”


    Despite her reassurance, she agreed to his request.


    “Alright, a quick look then a nap, deal?”


    “Deal.


    ” Clint readily agreed.


    A wave of emotion washed over him as he thought of the next day.


    “Time sure flies.


    I remember when you first came to the Anderson family, barely reaching my thigh.


    Look at you now, all grown up and getting married.


    It makes me a little sad to see you go.


    ”


    Ste’s heart ached.


    Clint had always been a pir of support.