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

"Then just leave."

The tension in the air was thick, like a storm was about to break.

Flora cleared her throat and said, "Connor, I haven't eaten yet. I'm starving."

Connor's voice softened, "Let me check the fridge. How about I whip up something for you?"

Flora smiled and nodded, "That sounds wonderful."

"Ray, come with me."

Connor grabbed Ray and headed downstairs.

Ray followed reluctantly, and as they reached the door, he couldn't help but turn his head, "Aisha, keep playing your games."

Feeling a bit better after that jab, he followed Connor to the kitchen.

Leaning against the doorframe, he watched Connor expertly tie an apron and start pulling out ingredients. Frowning, Ray said, "Don't spoil Flora too much, or she'll walk all over you."

Connor shot him a sideways glance, "Just because you're unhappy doesn't mean you should mess with my relationship with Flora."

you'd be

it, and help me peel this garlic." Connor

don't know how," Ray said, his face

Connor: "..."

...

Upstairs, in the room.

and Aisha were having a

particularly talkative, but their

she frowned

up her laptop from the nightstand and

it from

the screen was a

errors, Aisha began searching through the

Aisha made corrections, raising an

robotics, and you know my situation. Ever since I came back, my aunt and uncle have been undermining me. This program is my chance to turn things around. If I can impress the shareholders, I might have a shot at staying in the

over, they've been ruthless in their pursuit of profit, completely betraying my parents' original vision. I can't

be presented in front of everyone. But there are still parts I'm not satisfied with, and I can't seem

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