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

They were all still reeling, unable to snap back to reality.

Flora felt a bit tired and leaned back in her seat to rest. Shawn gestured for everyone to keep quiet so Flora could sleep peacefully.

They returned to the lab right at three in the afternoon. By the time Alexa got back, it was already half-past five. Naturally, she got a lecture, but today was different. Despite the scolding, she neither cried nor got agitated. Instead, she wore a strangely eerie smile. When she looked at Flora, it was like a venomous snake hissing.

On Friday after school, Connor was, as usual, on time to pick up Flora. When they arrived at Shallow Bay, Lance, Colton, and the head of the Intelligence Division were all there, surprisingly.

"Ms. Flora!" they greeted, clearly happy to see her. Flora smiled and nodded back.

Connor held Flora's hand as they walked into the mansion and sat on the couch. "What's up?" he asked.

annual meeting," the Intelligence Division head said seriously, holding a

Flora just listened quietly.

it'll last three days and nights. Besides us, other factions have been invited too. Boss, do you

squeezed Flora's hand. "Feel like going for a bit of

replied with a

the annual meeting with him, even if the Intelligence

sighed internally. It was clear that his boss was firmly under Flora's influence. If she wanted to go, there was no need to even ask Connor. He flipped a page in his notebook and continued, "I'll start

would have to be handed

Division head was worried about potential incidents, so he was extra cautious. After discussing the annual meeting, he and Connor talked

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