Chapter 1421
When Love Comes Late
The sudden hush in the room heightened Flossieâs unease, especially as she noticed Edmundâs intense stare fixed on Benny.
âSirâ¦â Flossie called out, prompting Edmund to shift his gaze back to her.
In an instant, his expression softened.
âMy boyfriend is injured.
Iâll take him to the hospital first.
Thank you for your assistance today.
â Flossie expressed her gratitude once more.
Edmund responded with a curt nod.
âThank you,â Benny chimed in.
As Flossie and Benny made their way out, Edmund watched them depart with a furrowed brow.
Once they were out of sight, he instructed his men, âFind out who that woman is.
â
Upon arriving home, Flossie helped Benny settle on the sofa before retrieving the medical kit.
Silently, she tended to his wound, her mind fraught with unanswered questions.
She considered asking Benny why he had taken her to see Carl, but fear held her back.
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Due to their closeness, Benny sensed her unease keenly.
As Flossie closed the medicine box, he suddenly spoke up.
âTell me whatâs on your mind.
â
Flossieâs body tensed as she raised her eyes to meet his gaze.
She studied his handsome, refined, yet seemingly indifferent face, her palms growing clammy.
This was a rare instance of her relentlessly pursuing a manâs attention, only to be met with indifference.
She felt a pang of hurt at being used as a pawn, a substitute for Evelyn.
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Struggling to contain her emotions, Flossie finally mustered the courage to voice her question.
âWhy did you take me there today?â
Her voice trembled, betraying her emotions.
Benny, however, didnât seem to take her inquiry seriously and offered a smile.
âItâs nothing major.
Carl simply wanted to see you.
â
Flossie bit her lip, a bitter laugh escaping her.
âSo you want to use me as a pawn for your schemes? Benny, youâre such a jerk!â
Despite Bennyâs smile, his handsome features betrayed a hint of ruthlessness.
âHavenât you realized Iâm a jerk by now? Then why remain loyal?â
Flossie met his gaze squarely, âBecause I care for you.
â
Her voice wavered slightly, but she was determined to convey her true feelings.
âI believe that despite everything, thereâs still good in you.
And I have to stand by my choices.
â
Having learned the value of independence from a young age, she was not one to easily abandon her convictions or the people she cared about.
It was this stubbornness that kept her loyal to Benny despite his flaws.
A flicker of cunning gleamed in Bennyâs eyes as he watched Flossie turn to leave.
Suddenly, he reached out and grasped her arm, stopping her in her tracks.
âWill you always stand by me?â