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

"Hmm... Just a little matter," Mr. Foss deflected.

Dr. Clement wasn't buying it. A little matter that had Mr. Foss rallying his troops over here?

He glanced at the folks behind Mr. Foss, Ivan and the gang. "I heard your computer science crew caused quite a stir in the medical department today?" Ivan and the others looked a bit sheepish.

They hadn't meant to create such a big misunderstanding.

"It was all just a mix-up, really," Mr. Foss chuckled awkwardly. "Just call Flora out, we've got official business with her."

Dr. Clement set his thermos down on the table. "What official business?"

Seeing Dr. Clement's stubbornness, Mr. Foss knew he had to spill the beans if he wanted to see Flora.

"Flora's got a real knack for computing. My students have been talking her up as a prodigy, and I wanted to see it for myself."

Dr. Clement's eyes widened for a moment in surprise.

He hadn't realized Flora had a talent for computing.

himself had come, her talent must

What's there for you to see?"

prized student of the medical department, not

country, yours! But what's the harm in just meeting her? If you don't let me see her, I'll drop by your house tonight and tell your wife all about your love

Clement gave him a speechless look. Here was a man in his forties or fifties, still throwing tantrums like a child

...

arrived at

on the

seeing Flora in person

online, with a certain special aura that made

come in," Dr. Clement gestured. Once she was inside and settled, he introduced her, "This is Mr. Trevor from the computer science department, and this is

Flora greeted

Foss nodded to

pulled out a laptop, turned it on, clicked around quickly, then positioned the screen towards Flora.

laptop screen, recognizing the homework she had done

nodded. "Yes, that's

interest flashed in Mr. Foss's eyes. He stood up, walked over to the laptop,

program here. Could you try