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

"Just say it already, what do we need to do to get your help?"

Everyone was on the brink of losing it, eyes burning with frustration as they stared at Flora, begging her to be clear and straightforward.

Flora lounged back in her chair, lazily lifting her gaze to meet theirs. She didn't utter a word, just absently tapped a knife on the table.

Her silence only ramped up their anxiety.

"Are you really going to just watch us die?"

A young man, holding his brother tightly, glared at Flora, his eyes bloodshot with anger. Sure, they'd messed up before, but his brother was dying now!

She had the power to save them, but she was choosing not to!

"Let's get real here. Who almost got you killed? It wasn't Ms. Flora. Whoever wronged you, go chase them down," Lance chimed in, hands on his hips. "So what if Ms. Flora is powerful? Who says she owes you a rescue?"

His frustration grew as he spoke, "When Crimson's Vice President was on the verge of death, what did you do? Nothing. And now, you have the nerve to guilt-trip Ms. Flora?"

the representatives from the various factions fell silent. They had indeed wronged Crimson

turned their furious eyes

they were blaming Mr. Atticus in their

my brother, I'll make sure you

in pain, the young man broke into

consider saving him,

Flora

to her,

everyone must sign an agreement. What happens on this island stays on this island. Not a word

handed out, and once everyone had signed, she continued, "Second, the

at Mr. Atticus, who tensed up

Susan away, he knew he couldn't protect her. He'd already decided to let

was something he could

he knew Flora's demands wouldn't stop

a pause, Flora added, "Third, the medical organization must publicly apologize to Club 257 and to Crimson

An apology from the medical organization to Club 257?