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

Chapter 229

Connor stood by the hospital bed, his eyes fixed on the middle–aged woman lying there, emotions swirling in his chest.

His phone buzzed in his pocket. He pulled it out and saw Ray’s name flashing on the screen.

Stepping outside, he shut the door quietly behind him and answered the call in the hallway.

“What’s up?”

Ray’s voice crackled with excitement. “Connor, have you heard about the chaos in Maple Grove? The Bryant family brought in Séraphine to heal their daughter, but they had the audacity to imprison her. Now, every major player is mobilizing. The Bryant family is toast!”

Ray was practically bouncing off the walls; he’d never seen so many factions move in unison before. The Bryant family sure had guts messing with Séraphine.

“Hey, should we-”

chest. He quickly dialed Moss, urgency seeping

rushed to the dungeon, only to find Flora and

was littered with unconscious bodyguards. The remaining guards

face darkened, his eyes narrowing with cold fury. Séraphine was even harder to control than he had anticipated. If

needed her to cure his

daggers. “Séraphine, I broke my promise, and so did you.

girl crossed her arms and slowly

make a deal. You cure my daughters,

“Not interested.”

slowly, brushing

interested? His daughters‘ lives were hanging by a thread, and

remarkable skills and have been patient, but if my

end up worse, it’s your own damn fault!” Crimson snickered. “Make Séraphine pay? The whole Bryant family

to fetch a whip, determined to teach Flora

Flora. She sidestepped gracefully, dodging the lashes with

to maneuver. Several strikes came dangerously

lashed out again, she caught it