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

Henrik chuckled, smoothing down a stray lock of Flora's hair. "Our Flora looks so beautiful, all grown up now." Clutching her small pearl purse, Flora walked out the door, beaming with joy. Connor's car was already waiting.

She opened the rear door and slid inside. Connor's eyes traveled from her slender, fair legs up to her face. He tilted his head slightly, as if admiring her.

Flora flirtatiously flicked her hair and tugged down the collar of her chiffon blouse a bit, revealing the white straps underneath. "Do I look good?" she asked, her voice laced with a seductive charm that was utterly captivating.

Connor's eyes darkened as he raised his hand to the back of Flora's head, applying a bit of pressure to bring her closer. The fresh scent of her makeup filled the small space between them. Flora instinctively closed her eyes, thinking he was about to kiss her.

"Are you cold?" Connor's question broke the moment. He adjusted her collar, securing it snugly.

Flora opened her eyes in surprise, meeting his amused gaze. "..."

Moss and Beck, in the driver and passenger seats, couldn't suppress their snorts of laughter.

"Turn up the heat," Connor instructed.

to suppress his laughter

cooling, and maybe she was dressed a bit lightly, but

eyes darkened as she glanced at Moss and Beck. They felt a chill down their spines and quickly looked away, stifling their

to you anymore," Flora huffed,

sparkled with amusement as he

"Got it."

...

an hour later, the car slowly stopped at Bayview. Connor got out first and opened the door for

or I won't come out,"

Connor chuckled. "Alright."

on Flora's back and the other on her waist, and lifted her out in a princess carry. Flora wrapped

Moss went to open the door, but

come back," Ray said, standing

you realize you're like a third wheel?" Flora teased. Every time she and Connor were alone, Ray would show