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.

Mr. Foss himself had come, her

the medical department. What's there for you to see?" Dr. Clement

medical department, not

the 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

speechless look. Here was a man in his forties or fifties,

...

minutes later, Flora arrived at the

knocked on

Ivan, and the others were seeing Flora in

striking in person than in her photos online, with a certain

he introduced her, "This is Mr. Trevor from the

Flora

nodded to

laptop, turned it on, clicked around quickly, then

laptop screen, recognizing the homework

"Yes,

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

program here. Could you try