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.

middle of my finals… Can this wait

that’s not possible. You need to come with us now,” the officer replied, his tone leaving no room

exams first,” Carina begged, her teeth chattering and her body shaking.

have orders to bring you in immediately,” he said, maintaining a professional, detached demeanor.

he simply couldn’t defy the orders from

words “orders from above” sent chills down Carina’s spine. Her eyes, bloodshot and desperate, locked onto the officer. “It’s Flora, isn’t it? She’s

to be Flora. She had timed this perfectly, giving

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

essay, glanced out the window. Carina sensed it too and their eyes met. Flora saw the madness and

scene took her back to a past life. Back then, she was the one hysterical, and Carina had looked down on her before burning her

in rage, Flora mouthed the words clearly, “I