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

"Sure..."

Alexa noticed Shawn was keen on standing up for Flora, so she didn't dare say much more and quickly left.

Without even glancing her way, Shawn turned back to Flora, his tone much gentler this time, "Flora, come with me."

Shawn took Flora to the lab, showing utmost dedication to his role.

Flora couldn't help but notice the dark circles under his eyes and how he occasionally rubbed his forehead, clearly in discomfort. "Are you feeling alright?" Flora asked.

"Just an old issue," Shawn sighed. "I've had trouble sleeping since college, and it's only gotten worse."

"Let's not dwell on that. You've taken Anatomy 101, right? Come here, let me show you something."

Flora watched him, deep in thought.

The next day, Flora brought Shawn a small lavender sachet.

"For me?" Shawn asked, surprised as he took it.

you. It can help calm your

that Flora had remembered his insomnia and brought him this gift

the sachet into

Flora smiled back.

Shawn even more committed to teaching her. He brought in a small animal

expected Flora to be clumsy, but to his surprise, her cuts were steady and precise. A hint of admiration flashed in Shawn's eyes, and his opinion of Flora shifted. Anyone recommended

had been too quick to

Ray wants to see you," Senior Darcy called

I'll be

his way to Dr. Ray's

you

you're mentoring Flora?"

"Yes," Shawn nodded.

off to someone else," Dr. Ray adjusted his glasses, sounding a bit impatient. "Focus on finishing the paper I

future, and Dr. Ray didn't want Flora to hold him back. He had noticed how much time Shawn was dedicating to mentoring Flora, a complete novice. "Dr. Ray, I think you might be underestimating Flora. I've been working with her for a few

Ray's impression of Flora softened. He knew Shawn well enough to trust his