Chapter 1752
When Love Comes Late
Aware of Flossieâs recent loss and emotional turmoil, as well as her apparent conflict with Benny, the maid feared Flossie might act impulsively.
âAlright, I wonât call him.
Please, donât do anything rash,â the maid pleaded, ceasing her movements.
Flossie took the maidâs phone and proceeded to leave, but upon noticing the maid trailing behind her, she halted and issued a stern command.
âDonât follow me.
â
This was the first time Flossie had left the ward since she was hospitalized.
She hadnât fully recovered yet.
The odd sensation she felt as she walked was a stark reminder of her recent ordeal.
She felt lost, unsure of where to go.
Ever since Benny came into her life, everything had revolved around him.
She had sacrificed her career and her friendshipâ¦
Thinking of Stella made Flossie even more heartbroken.
Stella had always been her rock.
During her darkest times, when everyone else turned against her, Stella had stood by her side, unwavering in her belief and helping her vindicate herself step by step.
But what had she done to Stella?
After everything that had transpired, Stella probably despised her.
Flossieâs heart sank.
She wiped away her tears.
She knew she deserved this suffering.
She didnât blame anyone else.
Lowering her hand, Flossie suddenly spotted someone in the distance who resembled Stella.
Without thinking, she dashed toward the figure and called out, âStellaâ¦â Her voice was hoarse, filled with unease and guilt.
The person turned around, but it wasnât Stellaâs familiar face.
Flossie quickly apologized, âIâm sorry.
I mistook you for someone else.
â
Turning around, she was surprised to see Stella right there behind her.
Flossie tensed up.
Sheâd played this reunion in her head over and over, practicing her apology every day.
But when the moment actually came, standing face to face with Stella, she found herself paralyzed, all her rehearsed courage slipping away.
Stella, for her part, hadnât expected to run into Flossie.
Sheâd longed for an apology or some sort of explanation, but after repeated disappointments, sheâd let that hope go.
Silent, Stella turned to leave, resolved not to give Flossie another glance.
Flossie, with a tight feeling in her throat, hurried after Stella.
âStella⦠She reached out, gripping Stellaâs hand, tears spilling over.
âIâm sorry.
I wonât beg for forgiveness, but please, let me explain.
â
Stellaâs anger had been simmering.
Sheâd sworn if Flossie dared show her face, she wouldnât be met with kindness.
Yet, seeing Flossieâs tearful expression and knowing Matthew was now awake, Stella found herself speechless, her anger deflated.