Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

Chapter 3

Moss and Beck escorted a drenched Flora to stand before Condor

The moment she saw Connor, tears streamed down her face, and they mingled with the rain. “Connor.” she whispered, almost inaudibly, “you’re still alive…”

That was good,

He was still alive.

They were both still alive.

“I’m not dead, and you’re not pleased with that? Want to push me down again?”

That sentence reignited the fire of anger Connor had been barely holding back, bringing him to the verge of explosion. He grabbed a blanket and threw it over Flora, his voice harsh, “Moss, take her away now!”

Flora realized her mistake too late. Before Moss could drag her away, she threw herself in front of Connor, desperately apologizing. “Connor, I didn’t mean it! I came specifically to see you and to apologize, I know I made a mistake. I shouldn’t have pushed you down the stairs. I’m sorry…”

she was

When did she ever

have to put on this act with me.” Connor slowly closed his eyes. He didn’t want to see her again, worried that it would make

I don’t want you to go. Please, don’t leave,

was ice cold and still wet, numbing Connor’s

to leave?” Connor’s

my mistake… Flora nodded, gripping his hand tighter. “I don’t want you to leave. I like you. Connor still stared at her, his gaze

“You like me?”

“Mhm…”

his hand away, a mocking smile on his

enough to laugh out loud.” He stared

“No-” Flora’s eyes widened.

Connor’s words grew colder his dark eyes intimidating.

in his throat as Connor felt warmth on his cheek. The chilling fear in his eyes suddenly

just

before, but she had never kissed

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