Striving for a natural tone, she modulated her voice carefully.
The servant was poised to intervene, yet Benny preemptively opened the door.
Benny quietly studied Flossieâs expression.
âSince I was returning here anyway, I brought the freshly made soup myself,â Flossie explained with a slight smile, her eyes lowered.
âItâs still hot from the pot, and I worried it might spill, hence the request for assistance.
Please help me with it.
â
Not detecting any change in her expression, Benny ceased observing her and assumed responsibility for the tray, displaying a slight sense of guilt.
âI apologize.
I should have accompanied you.
Itâs safer to entrust such tasks to the servant to avoid any accidental harm,â he said.
âIâm quite resilient,â Flossie remarked as she entered behind him, closing the door and exhaling a silent sigh of relief.
When she sat back on the sofa, Edmund observed her for a while.
Upon noticing no change in her demeanor, Edmundâs concerns eased, and he sipped the soup with a sense of relief.
A sudden silence enveloped the room.
Considering the recent conversation she had overheard, Flossie took a brief pause and casually inquired of Edmund, âBy the way, what was your occupation in the past?â
Edmund paused briefly before responding, âI oversee a company based in Dorburn, and it keeps me quite occupied.
Why do you ask?â
Flossie nodded gently and remarked, âOh, nothing in particular.
Itâs quite common to be occupied with work.
Take Benny, for instance.
Heâs been quite engaged lately since he started cooperating with you, heading out early and returning late.
However, itâs crucial to always adhere to legal standards and regulations, regardless of the tasks at hand.
Accumulating excessive wealth isnât necessary.
Above all, steer clear of anything risky.
â
Edmund set down his bowl, alert but maintaining a calm exterior.
He turned to Flossie and asked, âWhy bring this up all of a sudden?â
Flossie, careful not to let on anything, replied casually, âOh, itâs nothing.
I just tend to worry about safety, thatâs all.
â
As she glanced around the spacious room, she commented, âYou must be doing well to live in such a grand villa.
Wealth often attracts danger, doesnât it? I just want my family to be healthy and safe.
â
The mention of âfamilyâ warmed Edmundâs heart, interpreting it as a sign of acceptance from Flossie.
He didnât press her further.
âThereâs no need to worry.
Iâve got it under control,â he assured her with a warm smile.
âAnd now that Iâve finally reunited with my daughter, I intend to throw you a grand wedding.
â
âMr.
Hanson and I have only engaged in decent business.
Weâre on top of things and will keep a watchful eye out.
Youâre in safe hands,â
Benny added.
Flossie felt somewhat reassured by their words, but the vague undertones in their earlier conversation still nagged at her, causing a slight unease.
However, lately, she found herself worrying over everything, perhaps a side effect of the hormonal changes from her pregnancy.
She knew well that Edmund and Benny were no fools; they knew what they were doing.
If they chose to keep secrets, there was little she could do to uncover them.
Flossie stopped mulling over it, simply nodding with a smile.
She and Benny had come primarily because of Edmundâs injury.
Seeing him recovering well, Flossie didnât plan to Linger.