GoodReadNoting Flossie’s hesitation, Edmund offered reassurance by patting her shoulder and advising, “Take your time
responding.
| still have work to wrap up in Seamarsh anyway.
Use this tto contemplate your decision thoughtfully.
Flossie nodded in acknowledgment.
Checking his watch, Edmund suggested, “Why don’t you chwithfor srest? It’s not ideal to stay
at someone else's place.
Colin considered objecting but refrained, realizing it wasn’t his place to do so.
He glanced at Flossie instead.
After a brief pause, Flossie declined, “I'm still receiving treatment.
It’s best forto remain here for now.
She longed for a peaceful rest.
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The sight of Edmund inevitably triggered memories of Benny within her.
Colin let out a sigh of relief, his face softening into a faint smile.
Concerned about Flossie’s fatigue, Edmund opted not to press her.
He advised, “Take your tto consider coming with me.
If you decide, feel free to reach out.
I'll handle all arrangements.
“Alright,” Flossie responded in agreement.
Edmund didn’t linger for long.
Colin returned to the room after seeing Edmund off.
Flossie opted not to return to sleep.
Instead, she remained seated on the bed, clutching a partially consumed glass of water.
Her countenance was somber, her gaze directed downward.
Having lingered outside the door, Colin eventually entered the room.
“Are you considering leaving with your father?” he inquired.
Flossie grasped the implication, yet she struggled to formulate a response.
Shifting the conversation, she expressed gratitude.
“I apologize for the inconvenience due to my illness.
Your assistance has been invaluable.
| promise to treat you to dinner once I'm fully recovered.
A furrow appeared on Colin's brow.
He found her formality uncomfortable.
Colin, mindful of Flossie’s recent experiences, worried that she might be more guarded.
He believed that clarity was crucial for any opportunity between them.
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Upon reflection, he earnestly expressed, “Being with you bringsimmense joy.
| earnestly ask for an opportunity to care for you.
Flossie was taken aback, her mouth slightly agape, as Colin unexpectedly requested an opportunity from her in
that moment.
She avoided his intense gaze and quipped playfully, “Are you implying that you wantto fall ill frequently?”
He observed her avoiding eye contact and felt a twinge of disappointment, yet he was determined to clarify his
intentions.
“You know I didn’t mean it like that...”
Flossie chose not to engage further.
She closed her eyes wearily, stating, “Colin, I'm exhausted.
I need to rest.
Feeling a bitter pang in his heart, he spoke in a raspy voice.
“Ill step out for now.
Rest well.
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