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.

at him with a

sweat off their brows. This was the president of the National

her like it's my first love!"

more reserved. In front 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

was remarkable. The judges have been praising you. For a girl to achieve what you have today is no small

best. Brianna felt like her heart was about to leap out of her chest! Jules, noticing her blushing cheeks, his eyes shimmering with a hidden light, suddenly asked, "Your relationship with Flora

but glance her way. Even Flora

Brianna wished she could just disappear into the ground! She felt so foolish... But what could she do? She couldn't admit her relationship with Flora was poor, especially since Flora was now a friend of

a staff member came to fetch Jules. Jules then left. Brianna breathed a sigh of relief, glaring at

at her, unfazed, "With that look, you're saying we get along

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