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

Chapter 271

Carina’s grip on the pen tightened suddenly, leaving a deep scratch on her exam paper. The entire exam hall turned to stare at her, their gazes like daggers piercing her back.

Gritting her teeth, she stood up, straightened her back, and walked out.

“Are you Carina?” a police officer asked, giving her a quick once–over.

Carina nodded stiffly.

“We need you to come with us. You’re a suspect in a premeditated murder case and need to assist with our investigation,” he said.

The bright sun overhead did nothing to dispel the sudden chill that enveloped Carina. Her fingernails dug into her palms, but the pain barely registered.

in the middle of my finals… Can this wait until after

come with us now,” the officer replied, his

first,” Carina begged, her teeth chattering and her body shaking. “You must understand how important these exams are…

bring you in immediately,” he said, maintaining a professional,

didn’t want to help; he simply couldn’t

chills down Carina’s spine. Her eyes, bloodshot and desperate, locked onto the officer. “It’s Flora, isn’t it?

timed this perfectly, giving

accusations and instead handcuffed her, leading her out. The sudden commotion had everyone in the exam hall

it too and their eyes met. Flora saw the madness and hatred in Carina’s eyes and twirled her pen

then, she was the one hysterical, and Carina had looked down on

Flora mouthed the words clearly, “I