As Benny returned home that evening, he was taken aback to find Flossie diligently working in the kitchen alongside the maid.


    Focused on her task, Flossie adamantly refused any assistance from the maid.


    Sensing Benny’s presence, the maid moved to greet him, but he gestured for her to remain silent before quietly ushering her out of the kitchen.


    The maid obeyed his instructions and left the room without a word.


    Meanwhile, Flossie remained engrossed in her cooking, unaware of the maid’s departure.


    “Could you pass me the ck pepper beside you?” she requested without looking up.


    Momentster, she felt a hand extend the requested item, realizing it wasn’t the maid’s.


    Looking up, she found Benny standing beside her with a warm smile.


    Momentarily stunned, Flossie epted the bottle.


    “Thank you,” she murmured before returning her focus to the task at hand.


    Afortable silence enveloped them as they worked side by side in the kitchen.


    Benny made no attempt to engage Flossie in conversation, yet she didn’t ask him to leave either.


    The simplicity of the moment seemed to ease the tension that had lingered between them, suggesting their rtionship was on the mend.


    Benny found peace in the shared silence.


    Once all the dishes were prepared, Benny took a seat opposite Flossie at the table.


    Observing her quietly eating, he ventured softly, “What made you decide to cook all of a sudden?”


    Flossie responded without looking up, “I just feel a little bored.


    I thought keeping busy would help distract me from overthinking.


    ”


    Benny chose to remain silent, careful not to stir any sadness.


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    They ate their meal in silence, neither feelingpelled to break the tranquility that enveloped them.


    When they had finished eating, Flossie set down her utensils.


    “I’m almost fully recovered.Content property of N?velDra/ma.Org.


    I don’t want to stay at home anymore.


    Colin is holding a fashion show, and he needs models.


    I’m thinking of going for the interviews.


    ”


    Benny’s first instinct was to refuse.


    He knew well that Flossie disapproved of some of his recent actions-she had even considered contacting Ste, potentially jeopardizing his ns.


    Yet, he also recognized that keeping her confined at home was not a sustainable solution.


    Seeing that she had been cooperativetely, he feared that denying her this opportunity might only deepen her resentment.


    After a long pause, Benny nodded.


    “Alright, you can go back to work if you wish.


    I’ve always supported your career, but…”


    He trailed off, and then shifted the conversation slightly.


    “You’ve been in poor health.


    It’s not safe for you to go out alone recently.


    I’ll arrange for someone to apany you.


    ”


    Flossie’s brow furrowed slightly in response.


    Benny spoke gently.


    “Considering your recent health and my own busy schedule, I’ll arrange for someone to look after you.


    Don’t worry; they’ll only be there to ensure your safety and won’t disrupt your work.


    ”


    Despite his assurances, Flossie couldn’t shake the feeling of being under surveince.


    However, she opted not to confront him about it.


    Meanwhile, Ste followed her usual routine of visiting the hospital after work.