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

The voice on the other end of the line was sharp with annoyance. "Is this how you talk to your father?" Ray laughed, the kind of laugh you let out when you hear something utterly ridiculous.

"Father? Not anymore."

Ever since Aisha's parents died and he was shipped off to Cedarvale, that man ceased to be his father.

Paul paused, letting the laughter settle before continuing, "You came back to Maple Grove and didn't even say a word."

"Did I need to? You knew I was here the moment I stepped into town, didn't you?"

They'd cut off all his financial support and connections the moment he arrived. If it weren't for that, he would've been able to help Aisha when she needed him most.

"Is Aisha with you?"

The voice on the other end knew better than to argue and instead asked about Aisha.

contained emotions burst forth. "What

voice was sharp, dripping

the middle of her

the Gale Corporation fiasco. That girl has guts, even getting involved with the folks from Club 257... Bring her by sometime; I was good friends with her father for many years. If she's in trouble,

his phone

and Aisha are getting too close. It's not good for either of you. Remember, you're the future heir of the Brimer family. Your wife will be one of Maple Grove's top socialites, not an orphan. You're of marrying age, and your grandfather

phone hit the ground with

obliterate

her meal and neatly put away her dishes before

and she collapsed onto

tone. But none of that mattered now.

project on simulation robots was set, Gale Corporation was new to this field and lacked expert personnel.

was a

Maple Grove, recommended by Flora. We will report to Gale Corporation