Chapter 1681: Chapter 1686

After a moment of disappointment, he collected himself.

“Since you see me as a friend, would you mind hearing some friendly advice?”

Flossie’s eyes widened in surprise for a moment, and then she nodded in agreement.

Colin’s tone was serious, but his eyes held compassion.

“You’re a wonderful person.

I’ll always want to protect you.

I know what I just said might’ve caught you off guard, but trust me, those words stand true.

If you ever feel down, remember you can always lean on me.

”

Flossie’s heart softened after Colin’s confession.

Everyone craved protection, and Colin had been a constant presence during her recent struggles.

However, love couldn’t be forced.

Taking the food he brought, she took a few sips of the oatmeal milk.

“Thank you, Colin,” she said.

“I truly appreciate everything you’ve done lately.

I won’t forget your kindness.

When the time comes, I’ll repay everything you did.

”

Colin just shrugged; he wasn’t looking for repayment.

But anyway, he felt relieved to see her eat.

He smiled.

“Don’t mention it.

Just seeing you happy makes me happy.

”

Silence settled in the ward after his words, broken only by the soft sounds of Flossie eating.

The bowl of oatmeal milk was quickly emptied.

Putting it down, Flossie had another question.

Hesitantly, she asked, “Were you familiar with Jessica?”

A flicker crossed Colin’s eyes before he finally confessed, “We had a complicated relationship for a while.

”

Flossie’s eyes widened in surprise.

Colin looked down, unable to meet her gaze.

“After you got hurt, Jessica confronted me.

I learned she was the one behind your injuries, so I terminated her contracts.

”

“Do you know how she died?” Flossie asked, calming herself.

Colin shook his head.

“I never wanted that.

I had someone investigate after it happened, and they ruled it an accident.

Apparently, she fell.

”

“An accident?” Flossie frowned.

This reason was not very convincing.

“I questioned the results too, but the police closed the case.

” Colin shrugged.

Flossie remained silent, lost in thought.

In reality, she was a bit relieved.

At the very least, some of what Edmund said was true.

Colin disposed of the empty bowl and returned to her bedside.

“Why are you suddenly asking about her? Is everything okay?”

Flossie snapped back to the present and shook her head.

“Just curious… I feel something’s off about her death.

”