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-”

up, his heart pounding in his chest. He quickly dialed Moss, urgency seeping into his voice

Flora and Crimson lounging on straw mats, looking

unconscious bodyguards. The remaining guards stood frozen, too terrified

even harder to control than he had anticipated. If he

first, he needed her to

his eyes sharp as daggers. “Séraphine, I broke my promise, and so

girl crossed her arms and slowly lifted her

deal. You cure my daughters, and

“Not interested.”

up slowly, brushing

thread, and she just casually

don’t push your luck. I respect your remarkable skills and have been patient, but if my daughters

own damn fault!” Crimson snickered. “Make Séraphine pay? The whole Bryant

to fetch a whip, determined to teach Flora a

at Flora.

leaving little room to maneuver. Several strikes

again, she caught it in mid–air! A red welt appeared on her hand.