"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.

with you. It can help calm your mind and might also ease your

sachet's effectiveness, but the fact that Flora had remembered his insomnia and brought him this gift

he slipped the sachet into his

Flora smiled back.

teaching her. He brought in a small animal for her to dissect, guiding her step

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

they had been too quick to

to see you," Senior Darcy called

I'll be

his way to

Ray, you needed

mentoring Flora?" Dr. Ray

"Yes," Shawn nodded.

Dr. Ray adjusted his glasses, sounding a bit impatient. "Focus on

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 days, and she's incredibly diligent and responsible. Her skills are quite

knew Shawn well enough to trust his judgment. If Shawn vouched for her,

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