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.

fair. The other girl, too, found her

darker skin, she had faced her share of mocking remarks. Over time, she had developed a

out of the lab holding a list, looking at the four standing at the door. "Let me just check names-Alexa, Tan

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 your fingerprints

the morning responsibly showing Flora and the others around the lab. Some senior members passed by, nodding slightly

They had even messaged Shawn the night before, asking not to be

me," Shawn sighed. Flora nodded

Shawn, too, had plenty to do and couldn't focus on Flora for now. He