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

Upon hearing this, Dr. Ray's already grim face darkened even more, his eyes behind the glasses filled with disgust and anger as he barked at Flora, "What's going on?" Though his tone was inquisitive, Dr. Ray was already convinced that Flora was guilty of unprovoked harm. When you hold a grudge against someone, everything they do seems wrong. Flora lazily began to explain, "She ended up like this because..."

"Dr. Ray, you must stand up for me!" Alexa's shrill voice cut Flora off. "I was in the restroom just now when Flora suddenly rushed in. She slammed my head against the sink and tried to wreck my hand on purpose!"

Alexa rolled up her sleeve to reveal her trembling hand, badly bruised and a shocking sight for everyone. For a medical student, hands are their most valuable tool, and Flora had recklessly endangered another's.

Dr. Ray was livid. "Flora, you really have some nerve. Lacking any real skill yourself and instead focusing on harming others! You'll stay in the lab today to reflect and write a ten-thousand-word self-critique! If you don't finish, you're not leaving!"

Flora's expression turned icy. She had wanted to explain, but now she couldn't be bothered. Dr. Ray was so biased against her that anything she said would be useless. She had her pride, too.

evidence, it seemed clear Flora was at fault. Only Shawn stepped up to defend Flora. Though he hadn't known her for long, he knew she wasn't someone who would intentionally hurt others. "Dr. Ray, there must be some

too! One bad apple spoils the whole

reasoning now; it was better to wait for his anger to subside before

me, and you're out of the lab," Alexa gloated triumphantly, shooting Flora a provocative glare before quickly making her exit. She dared not get too close to

dropped her bag onto the table, surrounded by a tense aura. After

come pick me up for

...

in the evening, Dr. Ray returned to the lab with his team. His anger had subsided, but his disdain for Flora lingered. Fortunately,