Chapter 1683

The guy on the line introduced himself, saying, “Hey, it’s Edmund Hanson.

”

Edmund? Stella’s brow furrowed.

Why was he reaching out? What was up with Flossie?

Cautiously, Stella asked, “What do you want from Flossie?”

“Sorry, Ms.

Anderson.

” Edmund sounded a bit anxious.

“I couldn’t reach Flossie, so I thought I’d try you.

Is she around?”

Stella’s heart raced.

“She’s not here.

What’s going on?”

“We had a small quarrel, nothing major.

I am just worried because I can’t reach her.

I figured I’d check with you since you’re friends.

Anyway, if she’s not with you, I’ll leave you be,” Edmund explained.

Then he hung up.

Stella sat there, dazed.

She called Flossie but there was no answer.

Matthew noticed Stella’s troubled expression as he finished up band plans.

He came over, eyeing her phone.

“What’s up? Why the sudden frown?”

“Edmund called me just now.

Stella filled Matthew in, gripping his hand.

“Do you think something’s up with Flossie?”

Matthew’s brows knitted in concern, “Easy, let’s brainstorm.

Maybe we can figure another way to reach her or someone close.

”

“Flossie hasn’t introduced her boyfriend to us yet…”

Stella fretted.

Then, a light bulb flickered.

“I remember her boss is named Colin Yates.

He was there when she

got hurt.

Cared about her loads.

But I don’t have his digits.

Can you track him down?”

Matthew nodded, setting out to find Colin’s number.

At the hospital, Colin sat by Flossie’s side when his phone buzzed, showing an unknown caller.

He glanced at Flossie before answering.

Stella introduced herself and then asked, “Mr.

Yates, I am sorry to bug you.

I can’t reach Flossie.

Any work gig for her today?”

At Stella’s name, Colin glanced at Flossie, who was nearby.

The ward was very quiet and Flossie could hear Stella’s voice.

Shaking her head, Flossie signaled Colin to keep her situation a secret.

Colin got the hint.

“She’s on a studio shoot and her phone’s off.

Do you want to leave a message?”

He said Flossie’s name aloud and she responded.