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!"

we advanced!" Maddox screamed in

from the start. Even they had believed it. But they won

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

might have even set a

Truth be told, if it hadn't been for Flora, the University of Maple Grove might have lost. Not because of a lack of knowledge, but because they

secured victory for the University of Maple Grove. Given this, Brianna was unusually pleasant towards Flora. But she believed that in the

by the national computer association's top brass, tricky and difficult, leaving no room for lucky guesses. For someone like Flora, who couldn't even handle basic questions, nailing

buzzer round to sheer

judges' panel, Aisha shared

a written exam; I wonder how she'll do..." Aisha's voice was

"Ms. Aisha."

voice was magnetic, cool with a hint of warmth, especially his eyes, veiled in mist, making Aisha's heart skip a beat as

Aisha's face froze.

and rest, with the competition resuming at two in the afternoon. The organizers had