So—
Flossie Wright had no idea when Flossie had left.
She only realized when she noticed the plate that Flossie had been sitting at only had two skewers eaten.
With such a quiet departure, Flossie must have fully employed her sniper skills to leave unnoticed.
Even Belinda Nichols, who was so perceptive, hadn't detected a thing.
After glancing at the plate, Belinda looked up to search for Flossie Wright's figure.
Scanning half the field, she finally spotted Flossie among the "Blue Army" troops.
She was walking toward Glenn Hutchinson.
Her hands were in her pockets, her posture somewhat casual, but her steps steady—as composed and serene as ever.
Belinda stood up from the grass, watching Flossie's retreating figure intently.
On the other side.
"Flossie!"
As she approached, Willie Ash waved and greeted her.
Her gaze swept over the "Blue Army" on the field.
Some faces were familiar, others were not.
As she sized them up, they were doing the same to her.