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.

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

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

Shawn came out of the lab holding a list, looking at the four standing at the door. "Let me

glanced at Flora as she raised her arm, noticing how her sleeve slid up a bit, revealing her very white

and the others around the lab. Some senior members passed by, nodding slightly as a greeting. The seniors were

Flora. The news of a freshman joining the lab had 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

me," Shawn sighed. Flora nodded

and they went off to their tasks. Shawn, too, had plenty to do and couldn't focus on Flora for now. He