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

peel this garlic." Connor handed him a whole

Ray said, his

Connor: "..."

...

Upstairs, in the room.

Aisha were having

but their conversation flowed easily without

buzzed, and she frowned slightly as she read

her laptop from

hiding it from

screen was

errors, Aisha began searching through the code line by

watched as Aisha made corrections, raising an eyebrow, "Did you make

into 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.

parents, mostly for charitable work. But after my aunt and uncle took over, they've been ruthless in their

there are still parts I'm

Flora's background was