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

Chapter 34

“Ive been trying to buy Rafael’s album for ages, but despite camping out for it for weeks, I haven’t been able to snag one”

Whenever Kaylee talked about Rafael, she, who was usually so reserved, became much more talkative. It was as if that shining. passionate young man was a beacon of light in her otherwise dull youth.

Kaylee’s disappointment was palpable whenever she mentioned the album. Whenever Rafael released an album or held a concert, tickets and copies would sell out in minutes.

Ordinary people stood no chance of getting them.

Flora listened without much expression, leaning boredly on the table.

Noticing that Flora wasn’t interested, Kaylee fell silent and returned to her seat

Flora lay on the table and texted Connor [Sleepy]

The weather was muggy and hot, making her feel more and mom drowsy

I’m craving some rose sorbet. Would you come with me to get some?)

[Lunchtime? Connor replied

Yeah are you busy?

[I’ve got time. I’ll pick you up at noon.]

[Great]

Around noon, Ray came by at the Stonnell residence and didn’t see Connor, He asked, “Where’s Connor?”

A servant replied respectfully, “He and Ms. Flora went out for lunch.”

Ray was taken aback. Didn’t we agree to have lunch together? Chapter 33

Dane was not convinced, “If all the girls are going, what about Flor?”

Jennifer didn’t even want to ask Flore, but Dane and his friends had quite an influence in the class, and she felt obligated to ask, to clear it with the teacher later.

With a sigh, she asked in a perfunctory manner, “Flora, are you joining?”

Leaning back in her chair and twirling her pen, Flora seemed indifferent, “Not Interested”

“Alright, got IL”

It was a clear case of exclusion.

Dane’s face darkened immediately.

“Who cares.” Dane snorted coldly, “Flora, dont be sad, if she doesn’t want to play with you, we will.”

Flora said dryly. “That’s not necessary.”

Im not going either I can’t dance. I want to save

on my

soft

always invisible in class. Jennifer unemotionally acknowledged her with a “Hmm”

the matter to heart. After school in the afternoon,

had to spend more time with him. He was quite the jealous type, very insecure. If she didn’t spend enough time with him, he would start overthinking

Connor about her visit,

car, she saw him

gently and quickened her

heart melting, took her backpack and slung it over his shoulder, “What

a few options.” Flora, hooking her arm

a feast

classroom, she saw the girls huddled together, passionately discussing

now is Rafael. Every dance he performs sets off

perform my idol’s dance on stage,

interest, but the mention of Rafael made her stop

unconsciously. On stage, the man wore a simple white shirt and black trousers, with

by the lights, he seemed to

himself in the world

commented lightly. “This dance isn’t suitable

was mild, merely

you say this dance

mocked, “Yeah, do you know anything about dance? You’re top of the grade, but it doesn’t mean you know

She nearly made it into the

and slightly sinister, filled with a sharpness born of despair, something

four years. How would

talking and returned to

with a soft voice, wad holding her books. She

Flora admired, but her grades never seemed to

couldn’t find the right method, only knew to

Flora’s patient guidance, Kaylee’s grades had

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and explained patiently. After the explanation, Kaylee had

thanked her.

her sent, Flora spoke up, “Don’t worry about me. If you want to join the performance, go ahead.

she had glanced over at Jennifer’s group several times. She

“If you’re embarrassed, I go talk to them for

eyes widened, and she shook her head vehemently, “No, don’t get me wrong. I don’t

mention of Rafael, her

the second floor without anyone stopping him. Connor had ordered that Ray

Including his

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before collapsing onto the bed and rolling around a bit. His somewhat greasy face rubbed

he grinned, satisfied. This would definitely annoy Connor, who was a neat

a sachet

remembered the fragrance from the car ride the other day. He picked up the sachet between two fingers

in the bottom right comer. The scent wasn’t as strong as it had been in the car,

till pleasant and refreshing.

tucked the sachet into his pocket, and left as

In the cafe

devouring her bowl of sorbet, the subtle rose fragrance bringing a cool relief that spread throughout her body. She squinted her eyes in