The car's AC was cranked up high, making Flora's cheeks flush red from the warmth. After some drinks and a brawl, not to mention all the running around, she was worn out and rested her head on Connor's lap.

Ray, pulling Brianna along, spotted Connor's car parked on the curb and knocked on the window. When it rolled down, revealing Flora sprawled across Connor's lap with rosy cheeks, Ray raised an eyebrow and smirked, "Well, well-"

"Get to the point," Connor said, looking up with an indifferent expression, clearly finding Ray a bit of a nuisance.

Ray yawned. "I'm taking Brianna home now. You two should head back soon, and take it easy."

Brianna peeked out from behind him. "Bye, Connor! Bye, Flora!"

Flora, still lying on Connor's lap, didn't even open her eyes, lazily waving her hand in farewell.

About fifteen minutes later, Moss and Beck climbed into the car. "Boss, everything's sorted, and Ms. Flora's classmates are all set," Beck reported.

Connor acknowledged with a nod, then bent down to whisper to Flora, "My place tonight?"

she mumbled. The

to Crescent

"On it," Moss replied.

reached Crescent Bay, Connor carried Flora to the bedroom, laid her on the bed, and went to the bathroom to run her a bath, thoughtfully placing pajamas on the rack. After making all the preparations, he returned to the bedside and leaned over to the girl whose face was half-buried in the pillow. "Go take a bath and get some

Flora whined, wrapping her arms around his neck and her legs around him. "How about you

"Stop fooling

are we?" She laughed again. "Just kidding. I'll go bathe

...

Maple Grove,

a cup of hot

sleep in a bit. Just wanna make a

and your mouse clicks are loud.

about that..." Kaylee apologized and closed her

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