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…”

was

When did

you won’t have to put on this act with me.” Connor slowly closed

Please, don’t leave, okay?” Flora grabbed his hand, looking at him

ice cold and still wet, numbing

me to

want you to leave. I like you. Connor still stared at her, his gaze cold. “You don’t want

“You like me?”

“Mhm…”

his hand away, a mocking smile on his cold face. “Flora, do you even believe

happy enough to laugh out loud.” He stared at Flora, slowly raising his

“No-” Flora’s eyes widened.

words grew colder his dark eyes

warmth on his cheek. The chilling fear in his eyes suddenly disappeared, leaving

she just kiss

but she had never kissed

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