Chapter 1694

Flossie stared at him, taken aback, and then her expression softened.

It made sense now why Edmund had unexpectedly appeared at the store.

Once he finished wiping her hands, Benny set the tissue aside and grasped her hands firmly.

“It’s clear to me that Edmund really cares about you.

He wouldn’t have exposed himself to danger to protect you if he didn’t.

I hope you’ll consider not pushing him away.

Give him a chance, and give yourself one too.

”

Flossie bit her lip, her mind seemingly elsewhere.

As a child, she had longed for a father, but as the years passed with no one showing up, she had let go of that hope.

She had been on her own for so many years.

Now, having come to terms with her past, Edmund’s sudden appearance was confusing.

She felt she was beyond the age of needing a father, unsure of how to interact with him now.

Flossie remained silent, and Benny didn’t push her.

He didn’t want to overwhelm her.

He lifted her hand to his lips and ki*sed it gently.

“I didn’t say this to pressure you.

You can make your own choices.

Whether you’re Edmund’s daughter or not, I’ll stand by you.

”

As soon as Benny finished talking, the door to the consulting room swung open and Edmund emerged.

His sleeve was torn away, revealing a freshly bandaged wound.

Flossie immediately stood, her expression filled with concern.

The doctor gave them a reassuring look and announced, “The injury isn’t severe.

It’s just a surface scratch.

He’ll be fine with some rest.

”

He shared a few care tips and suggested they head home.

Relief washed over Flossie upon hearing the doctor.

After a brief pause, she turned to Edmund and said, “Make sure you rest up and don’t hesitate to call me if you need anything.

You got hurt on my account.

I’ll take care of you until your wound is healed.

”

Her voice was neutral, hinting she could be trying to put some distance between them.

Edmund’s brow furrowed.

As she began to walk away, he acted on impulse and reached out to grab her.

Flossie halted.

She wasn’t accustomed to Edmund’s touch, yet she didn’t pull away.

Instead, she simply turned to face him.

In a straightforward tone, Edmund said, “It was only right for me to help you.

Don’t worry about it.

I owe you a lot.

Even if it cost me my life today, I’d still see it as justified.

”

When Flossie heard Edmund’s words, a wave of conflicting emotions washed over her.

She fought back tears, biting her lip to hold them back.

Taking a deep breath, she replied, “Don’t say that.

Life’s what matters most.

”

Despite her cool exterior, her eyes softened, revealing her true feelings.

Seizing the moment, Edmund offered his apology, his voice filled with sincerity.

“I had no choice but to leave back then, and I know I hurt you.

If you can’t forgive me, I’ll accept that.

But please, give me a chance to make things right.

I never got the chance to love your mother as I should have.

Let me still be there for you.

I won’t ask for anything more.

”