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

Chapter 224

meant to get a closer look, to understand the procedure better, but he hadn’t

Crimson’s face paled with anger. She wanted to give Dr. Falcone a piece of her mind, while also felt a surge of worry for Flora.

Beads of sweat dripped down Flora’s forehead. She pressed her lips tightly together and, after a few seconds, resumed stitching. Her movements were much slower and steadier than before.

Dr. Falcone and Crimson hardly dared to breathe, fearing they might disturb Flora. After an agonizing twenty minutes, which would have made anyone’s hands tremble from being held up in the air for so long, Flora showed no sign of weakness, even while performing such a complex surgical procedure. Another five minutes passed, and Flora finally completed the last step.

When she stepped away from the operating table, her hands were trembling uncontrollably. Her right hand, which had been injured while protecting a child and had hit the curb, was now in excruciating pain after performing such a demanding surgery.

“From here, I’ll leave it to you,” Flora said, massaging her sore hand, addressing a guilt–ridden Dr. Falcone. “You can handle the closure, right?”

“Absolutely, no problem at all!” Dr. Falcone nodded vigorously, his previous underestimation of Flora replaced entirely by admiration and respect! He had been too hasty in judging Flora, thinking her youth meant her skills were lacking. But this surgery had profoundly changed his view!

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room, Dr. Falcone quickly approached her and bowed deeply at a ninety–degree angle. It was a gesture of profound respect. Dr. Falcone emphasized his words carefully, “I was disrespectful towards you before, Séraphine. I hope you can forgive my ignorance.”

upset,” Flora said, covering her head in slight

who taught you? Your stitching technique reminds me of

know Jules?” Flora

was fortunate enough to attend a few of Dr. Jules‘ lectures. I desperately wanted to become his apprentice, but he found me

did you study under?”

something I can discuss.”

her the skills, even though she wasn’t formally his

be some reclusive master, hence her reluctance to disclose his identity. At the

had been waiting outside. Seeing them emerge, they eagerly inquired, “How did

The young lady will be fine, Flora said,

this, Jordan, the butler, and Jenny

to her room now. The anesthesia hasn’t worn off yet, but

Falcone to be escorted back to his residence, while Flora and Crimson retired to the guest room prepared for

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servant waiting at the door respectfully said, “Mr. Bryant instructed us

reaching Ms. Bryant’s room, they heard laughter. The door was open, and the butler, seeing them, hurriedly invited, “Please

in!”

Jordan and Jenny bit

their faces still lit with the remnants of joy, but their expressions sobered a