Caught off guard, staring at Flossie Wright who nodded without any hesitation, a faint trace of loss crossed Mrs. Wright's eyes, though it was quickly concealed.
In the end, she still hoped that her daughter could stay. After all, once Flossie left this time, she didn't know when she would return.
Moreover, Flossie only had a ten-day leave, and after ten days she would return to the Forces. By then, they wouldn't be able to see each other for more than a year... probably any mother would feel reluctant to let go.
However, no matter how reluctant she was, what has happened could not be changed.
The next morning, just as daylight broke, the driver from the Wright family who was there to pick up Flossie arrived. He was constantly badgering them through his mobile phone, calling Mrs. Wright every two minutes, afraid that she would delay for even a second. He was in a frantic rush to get Flossie downstairs.
