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 apologizing

him half–dead. When did she ever apologize?

bother you again, and you won’t have to put on this act with me.” Connor slowly closed his eyes. He didn’t want to see her again, worried that

I don’t want you to go. Please, don’t leave, okay?” Flora

ice cold and still wet, numbing Connor’s entire arm.

to

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

“You like me?”

“Mhm…”

away, a mocking smile on his cold

enough to laugh out loud.” He stared at Flora, slowly raising his hand to touch her cold, delicate face. “You come running to say this now. Do you think you

“No-” Flora’s eyes widened.

won’t leave?” Connor’s words grew colder his dark eyes intimidating. “I might stick with

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

she just kiss

had lied before, but she had never

do you