Pulling her hand back, she responded indifferently, “No need for exnations.
You should go.
I don’t want to see you again.
”
Flossie’s eyes brimmed with tears.
Gazing into Ste’s icy stare, she felt an ache as if a stone weighed on her heart.
It was a pain rivaling the agony of losing her baby.
“Ste, I’m so sorry.
I didn’t mean to keep it from you that Benny was still alive.
I just… I was waiting for the right moment to tell you.
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Tears streamed down Flossie’s cheeks.
Ste’s heart sank too.
Yet, the thought of Flossie’s carelessness nearly costing Matthew his life hardened her resolve.
Regardless of Flossie’s intentions, the damage was done.
“Why bring that up now?” Ste’s voice was steady but icy.
“Right after Benny joined Prosperity Group, the director of the marketing department died.
Just recently, an imposter doctor tried to take Matthew’s life.
Fernando took several stabs trying to save him and is now bedridden in the hospital.
They’ve suffered.
I can’t just forgive on their behalf.
”
Flossie gasped, her body shaking, “I’m so sorry, Ste.
I had no clue.
I never imagined it would lead to this.
”
Ste fell silent, and then added, “This is Benny and Matthew’s conflict, and you were in the dark.
I won’t hold you responsible, but I can’t just go back toughing and chatting with you.
I’d rather not see you again.
”
With those final words, Ste walked away, refusing to nce back at Flossie.
Rooted to the spot, Flossie reyed Ste’s words in her mind, realizing the extent of the events she had been oblivious to.
What had she gotten herself into?
Ste was correct.
Tears and apologies wouldn’t change anything.
She needed to act.
As her tears ceased, a newfound resolve shone in Flossie’s eyes.
The next day, Benny walked into the hospital ward and found Flossie unexpectedly eating by herself.
Surprise turned to suspicion.
Gesturing for the maid toe outside with him, he queried, “After I left yesterday, did she do anything out of the ordinary?”
Intimidated by Flossie, the maid couldn’t muster the courage to spill the truth to Benny.
She repeated Flossie’s version of the previous day’s events, saying, “Miss Diaz just stared off into space in her room like always.
Everything was fine.
”
Benny’s brows knitted together in thought.
After a moment, he dismissed the maid to her duties.
Returning to the ward, Benny noticed Flossie methodically eating, still paying him no mind.
He took a seat opposite her, remarking, “You seem pretty upbeat today.
”
His statement carried an undercurrent of probing, despite its face value.
Remaining guarded, Flossie didn’t reply but threw a chilly question back.
“Have you eaten? Want to join me?”
Despite her reluctance to engage with Benny, Flossie knew they couldn’t keep up this silent battle.