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.

Jules is letting you into the University of Maple Grove's medical lab?!" A voice from above cut in, high-pitched and incredulous,

to see a girl in a denim jacket standing opposite her, holding a tray. Flora didn't recognize her, and the girl's intense gaze made her uncomfortable. She quickly looked away

say you could

girl's expression grew more desperate, her tone

said, putting down her fork and knitting

be rude! Libby was just curious!" Cynthia chimed in, her voice tinged

know better, it sounded like Libby was conducting an interrogation,"

bell for Flora. She remembered now-Libby was the top student in the medical department. All

to join the lab in five years, so she

how many classes had Flora actually attended? And she was just a freshman. Why would she be

was palpable, and it was clear to anyone nearby. Libby's friends quickly pulled her away, knowing Flora's anger was something

bother with her; she's probably

University of Maple Grove,

grades are the best in the medical department. If Dr. Jules were to

things once they were a safe distance

upset. Dr. Jules's behavior towards Flora today was indeed strange, suggesting a very close relationship between them. Flora, Cynthia, and