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

Brianna's heart felt like it was gripped by a giant hand as she watched him approach, making it hard to even breathe.

"Mind if I sit here for a bit?" Jules asked with a smile, stopping right in front of her.

"Ah... Oh!" Brianna stammered, quickly standing up to offer her seat.

Jules took the seat without hesitation, leaning towards Flora and squinting, "Flora, that was a smart move."

Before, since he was a judge and Flora a contestant, he had kept his distance for her sake. But now, with everyone aware of their friendship, there was no need to keep up the pretense.

He usually called Flora "boss" or "president," but with folks from the University of Maple Grove around, he just used her name.

glanced at him with a blank expression, "Buzz

and the others nearby wiped sweat off their brows. This was the president of the National Computing Association... Couldn't Flora

buzz off. Flora could mock me a thousand times, and I'd still adore her like it's my first love!" Jules said, his attractive eyes giving everyone a deeply affectionate look due to

of Flora, Jules's usual composure and restraint disappeared, replaced by a more childish demeanor. Brianna kept her gaze fixed on Jules. Her stare was so intense that

rounds was remarkable. The judges have been praising you. For a

and Brianna's performance was one of the best. Brianna felt like her heart was about to leap out of her chest!

help but glance her

She felt so foolish... But what could she do? She couldn't admit her relationship

relief, glaring at Flora menacingly, "Listen! Our issues are between us! You better not say anything

unfazed, "With that look, you're saying we

ashamed, "Just... don't tell Jules!" After