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

Chapter 232

Behind her, Crimson’s stare was practically boring holes into Flora.

Releasing Connor, Flora cleared her throat. “Connor, hang on a sec, I’ve got something to handle.”

Connor nodded, his eyes tracking her every move.

Flora dashed over to Crimson. “Head back to Club 257. I’ll fill you in on everything when I get back.”

Crimson hesitated, glancing between Flora and Connor, but eventually, she swallowed her curiosity and nodded. She still had the Bryant family to deal with,

of seconds before shifting away. He recognized her; she was the vice president

using a special toner to wipe off her makeup. Connor had already taken off his mask and stood by, watching

makeup gone, her stunning beauty shone through. Seeing that familiar face, Connor’s

me?” Flora asked curiously as she patted her face dry with a towel. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ

had her surgery,”

widened in realization. In the urgency of that day,

Ray know too?”

“Not yet.”

was so focused on Aisha that he wouldn’t

still in the dark about her identity. She clung to Connor like an octopus, completely

Flora’s waist. “I’ll drop you off at the Irving family, then head back

only thing that eased

her head against Connor’s chest, her voice tender. “You don’t have to worry about me; I

exhausted. He had rushed back to

peace. I can’t bear the thought of anything happening to you,” Connor’s voice was strained. “Flora, I can’t live without you.”

emotion. Flora looked up into Connor’s eyes and said, “Connor, you won’t be without

could tear

feel the intense pounding in his chest, making his ears buzz.

the States, covering for Flora with a little white lie, deceiving the suspicious