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

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

he slipped the sachet into his

Flora smiled back.

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

hint of admiration flashed in Shawn's eyes, and his opinion of Flora shifted.

they had been too quick to judge her

to see

I'll be

his way to

Ray, you needed

you're mentoring

"Yes," Shawn nodded.

his glasses, sounding a bit impatient. "Focus on finishing the

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

this, Dr. Ray's impression of Flora softened. He knew Shawn well enough to trust his judgment. If Shawn vouched for her, there