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.

thing," Moss replied, trying to suppress his laughter as he adjusted the air conditioning. Flora: ".

the weather was cooling, and maybe she was dressed

lash out at Connor. Her eyes darkened as she glanced at Moss and Beck. They felt a chill down their

don't want to talk to you

sparkled with amusement as he spoke to Moss. "Back to

"Got it."

...

car slowly stopped at Bayview. Connor got out first and opened the door for Flora. Still sulking, she refused to get

I won't come out,"

Connor chuckled. "Alright."

a princess carry. Flora wrapped her arms around his neck and, in a bit of playful retaliation, bit his neck gently. Connor's eyes instantly grew more

to open the door, but it swung open

standing at

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