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

Aisha's life hadn't been a walk in the park, losing her dad when she was just a kid, and then having all her inheritance snatched by her aunt and uncle.

She decided to lend her a hand.

Pulling her laptop onto her lap, Flora's fingers flew over the keyboard like a pro. The little program she was working on morphed into something totally different. Once she was done, Flora smiled with satisfaction and put the laptop back.

"Dinner's ready!"

A knock on the door was followed by Connor's voice.

"Coming!" Flora called back, waiting for Aisha to come out of the bathroom before heading downstairs together.

Downstairs, the table was already set with dinner.

There were five dishes and two soups, including a special nourishing soup just for Aisha.

Connor pulled out a chair for Flora, who gave him a quick peck on the cheek as she sat down. Connor chuckled, ruffling her hair before sitting beside her.

"Try this." He dropped a piece of braised pork into Flora's bowl.

at him.

are too much." Ray's face twisted in mock disgust. He glanced at

looked at him,

pork," Ray said, nodding toward

Ray had been there for her, helping her with all sorts of things

the harsh words she had thrown at him earlier, Aisha softened a bit. She picked up Ray's spoon and placed a piece of braised

who was just messing around, didn't expect her to actually serve him. His grumpy face lit

a piece of fish with his chopsticks

touch

you don't like it?" Ray's face fell

Flora mimicked his earlier

own business," Ray

Flora and

medicinal dish, asking him to prepare it daily to help Aisha get

...

where he lived. With the weekend ahead, she didn't need to return to school and could stay with

Grove close to eleven at night. After showers, they