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

and help me peel this garlic." Connor handed him a

don't know how," Ray

Connor: "..."

...

Upstairs, in the room.

were having a light

of them was particularly talkative, but their

frowned slightly as she

her laptop from the nightstand

hiding it from Flora,

the screen was a robot

errors, Aisha began searching through

watched as Aisha made corrections, raising

"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 I can impress the shareholders, I might have a shot at staying in the

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

deep breath, "The shareholders' meeting is tomorrow, and this program is supposed to be presented in front of everyone. But there are still parts I'm not satisfied with, and I can't seem to figure out

Aisha remembered Flora's background