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."

be

help me peel this garlic."

Ray said, his face

Connor: "..."

...

Upstairs, in the room.

and Aisha were having

talkative, but their conversation flowed

and she frowned slightly as she read the

laptop from the nightstand

it from Flora, Flora

the screen was a robot simulation

through the code

watched as Aisha made corrections, raising an eyebrow,

"Gale Corporation is getting 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. If

work. But after my aunt and uncle took over, they've been ruthless in their pursuit of profit, completely betraying my parents'

are still parts I'm not satisfied

Aisha remembered Flora's background was in medicine, not