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.

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

remarks. Over time, she had developed

list, looking at the four standing at

bit, revealing her very white wrist. He looked away quickly. "Welcome to the medical lab. I'm Shawn,

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

be with..." Shawn hesitated when he got to 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.

me," Shawn sighed.

Shawn, too, had plenty to do and