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

Flora squinted, not initially planning to hit the buzzer. The University of Maple Grove was already poised to win; there was no need for her to jump in. Quietly, she pressed the buzzer.

"It should be..."

Ivan and Brianna, staring at the four possible answers, hesitated. The question wasn't hard, but it was tricky; all four options seemed plausible, making it tough to choose.

"D."

Flora's somewhat aloof voice broke the tension.

"Flora, you..."

Brianna frowned, about to scold Flora for speaking up without certainty, but the host's voice interrupted.

"Correct answer! Another point for the University of Maple Grove team! Congratulations to the University of Maple Grove for advancing!"

screamed in excitement, "Oh my God! Wow, wow,

wonder he was so thrilled; everyone had written them off from the start. Even

to you! How are you so quick on the draw! We should've had you buzz in from the

have

the others surrounded Flora, their faces beaming with excitement. Truth be told, if it hadn't been for Flora, the University of Maple Grove might have lost. Not because

was reluctant to admit it, Flora had single-handedly turned the tide and secured victory for the University of Maple Grove. Given this,

leaving no room for lucky guesses. For someone like Flora, who couldn't even

up Flora's correct answer in the buzzer round to sheer luck. A wild guess that happened to be

judges' panel, Aisha

answer any questions... The next round is a written exam; I wonder how she'll do..." Aisha's voice was soft and gentle, but she secretly doubted Flora's true capability,

"Ms. Aisha."

was magnetic, cool with a hint of warmth, especially his eyes, veiled in mist, making Aisha's heart skip a beat as she turned to him, "Yes?" "Don't you

Aisha's face froze.

half-past eleven. All contestants went to have lunch and rest, with the competition resuming at two in the afternoon. The organizers had arranged separate rest rooms for each university