Chapter 1401

“She’s inside,” Matthew responded, his tone brief, as he welcomed Flossie inside.

Stella asked with concern, “Flossie! Are you hurt? Did the doctor see you?”

“I’m okay, just a few scr@pes and bruises.

” Flossie gave a slight shake of her head.

“But what about you? You took the knife for me.

”

“Oh, this? It’s nothing that a bandage can’t handle.

Don’t worry about me.

” Stella attempted to lighten the mood.

“How will you be getting back? We can drop you off.

”

“That’s kind of you, but I just came to check on you.

I should head back now.

” Flossie refused the offer.

“Mr.

Clark has cruise-related responsibilities to attend to, so I won’t overstay.

I’m just relieved you’re safe.

”

Stella looked at her friend, feeling a surge of guilt.

“I’m so sorry.

I invited you here to relax, and instead, this chaos unfolded.

And you were hurt because of me.

”

“It’s nothing.

We’re friends, after all.

You saved me; it could have been much worse.

I’ll head out now, but let’s catch up again soon.

”

Flossie, still slightly rattled by the events, waved off her concerns.

Stella did not press Flossie to stay longer.

Upon leaving the cruise ship, Flossie breathed in the fresh ocean air, allowing it to calm her nerves.

She decided to take a walk to clear her mind before heading home.

Unexpectedly, a car pulled up beside her during her stroll.

The window lowered, revealing Benny’s stoic face.

“Get in,” he commanded, his tone devoid of warmth.

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Flossie’s jaw dropped when she saw Benny.

Seeing Flossie just standing there, Benny urged impatiently, “Get in the car, now!”

Flossie knew for sure it was Benny this time.

She wasted no time, hopping into the car.

As she buckled up, she asked, “What brings you here?”

Ignoring her question, Benny scanned her and asked with concern, “You okay? Are you hurt?”

Taken aback, Flossie gawked at him.

“How’d you know I’m hurt?”

Benny squinted and said sharply, “I saw it myself.

”

Flossie glanced down.

There was blood on her dress and her hair was all over the place.

She fixed her hair and spilled everything to Benny about the cruise incident.

Finally, she said, “Thankfully, Mr.

Clark showed up in time.

Otherwise, I don’t know what would have happened to Stella and me.

It was terrifying.

But the cruise had tight security.

How’d that guy sneak on?”