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

"You handle it," Flora said lazily.

Jules practically beamed. "Alright, alright, I'll take care of it."

Flora nodded. "If there's nothing else, I'll head back."

"Go on, go on," Jules replied cheerfully.

By the time Flora reached the cafeteria, Eilies and Cynthia had already gotten her meal ready.

Cynthia's curiosity got the better of her. "Flora, what did Dr. Jules want to talk about?"

"He wants me in the lab."

There was a loud clatter as the piece of fried chicken Cynthia had just picked up tumbled back onto her plate.

"You... what...?" Cynthia stammered.

is letting you into the University of Maple Grove's medical

in a denim jacket standing opposite her, holding a tray. Flora didn't recognize her, and the girl's intense gaze

Dr. Jules really say you could join the

didn't answer, the girl's expression grew more desperate, her tone turning confrontational, almost

business," Flora said, putting down her fork and knitting

no need to be rude! Libby was just curious!" Cynthia chimed in, her voice

who didn't know better, it sounded like Libby was conducting an interrogation," Cynthia said with

now-Libby was the top student in the medical department. All the teachers

the lab in five years, so

began, how many classes had Flora actually attended? And she was

annoyance was palpable, and it was clear to anyone nearby. Libby's

with her; she's probably just

University of Maple Grove, I've never heard

medical department. If Dr. Jules were to choose any freshman,

these things once

their words, Libby's expression softened slightly, but she was still upset. Dr. Jules's behavior towards Flora today was indeed strange, suggesting a very close relationship between them. Flora, Cynthia, and Eilies didn't give Libby another thought. After finishing