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

Flora's plan had backfired spectacularly, and now she was the one nursing injuries. She stormed out, her face a mix of anger and embarrassment, not bothering to say a word. Flora watched her struggle to her feet and head for the door, maintaining her silence until Alexa reached for the doorknob.

Flora swiftly moved to block her, standing firmly in the doorway. "Leaving just like that?"

Alexa shot her a fierce look. "What else do you want? My head's spinning; I might even have a concussion. If something serious happens to me, I won't let you off the hook."

Flora couldn't help but chuckle at the absurdity of Alexa's reasoning. Narrowing her eyes, she said, "We have no real beef, yet you keep coming after me. I'm giving you a chance to apologize, and we can call it even."

injured. Flora had some nerve to demand an apology. "Do you think just because you're pretty, everyone should revolve around you?" Alexa's jealousy of Flora's nearly perfect face fueled her venomous words. "Get real, Flora. If anyone should be begging for forgiveness, it's you. I'll tell everyone you pushed me on purpose. Trust me, they'll believe me over you." Alexa met Flora's icy, unyielding gaze and spat out, "Haven't you noticed? Everyone in the lab dislikes you. What makes you think you belong here?" "Move! I'm leaving!" Alexa shoved towards Flora with all her might, hoping to see her fall as disgracefully as she had, maybe even marring that flawless

pale hand gripped Alexa's arm through her

Flora, let go of me!" Flora might look slim, but her grip was ironclad. Alexa

tears welled up in her eyes. Pride be damned, she had to get free. Satisfied, Flora released her, eyes narrowing slightly as she warned, "Don't mess with me. You can't handle the consequences." With that, she opened the door and strode out. Alexa

Shawn was a bundle of nerves, anxiously watching the door.

Flora greeted politely before heading to the back of the line. Dr. Ray snorted, not bothering to acknowledge her. Alexa arrived ten seconds late, and Dr. Ray was ready to reprimand her until he noticed her injuries and unsteady gait.