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

"Did Jules send you over?" Dr. Ray's eyebrows knit even tighter. What was that guy thinking? He slammed the list back onto his desk, clearly annoyed.

...

Monday.

The medical lab called, asking Flora to report in. Flora and her counselor took leave and hurried over to the lab. Three others joined her two guys and a girl. The lab had specified they wear lab coats and masks, so they all showed up masked.

But even with masks on, some people just have that presence that grabs your attention. Like Flora. She walked up slowly, wearing a lab coat and surgical mask. She was slender, with a pale complexion and a unique aura that made you take notice.

guys couldn't help but glance at her several times. She looked so young. And her skin was so fair. The other girl, too, found her gaze drifting to Flora, noticing her slender, fair neck. Her eyes flickered with a hint

time, she had developed a bit of a dislike and envy

everyone here?" Shawn came out of the lab holding a list, looking at the

Flora as she raised her arm, noticing how her sleeve slid up a bit, revealing her very white wrist. He looked away quickly. "Welcome to the medical lab. I'm Shawn, think of me as your senior here. Now, let's get

senior members passed by, nodding slightly

spread, and all the seniors were reluctant to mentor her. They had even messaged Shawn the night before, asking not to be assigned Flora. They felt she would only hold them back, being just a freshman with a lot of coursework still ahead and probably not much

me," Shawn

tasks. Shawn, too, had plenty to do and