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

Alexa watched intently, her skepticism about alternative medicine evident. Seriously, what could those tiny silver needles even do? But Selene was a renowned prodigy, having even joined a prestigious medical organization. Alexa couldn't help but respect her. She tried to secretly learn, but it was all Greek to her.

After half an hour, Selene put away the acupuncture needles. Hudson, eyes closed, felt a noticeable lift in his fatigue.

"Selene, your skills have really leveled up! I feel a lot better. Am I cured?" he asked, surprised.

Selene shook her head. "Uncle Hudson, I can't cure you. I've just eased your symptoms for now. Your condition is still very serious."

"What should we do then?" Hudson panicked. If Selene was stumped, who else could save him?

After a moment's thought, Selene said, "Uncle, there's someone. If she agrees to help, I'm sure you'll recover. But convincing her will be tough."

"Who?" Hudson asked, confident there wasn't a person he couldn't persuade.

"A student from the University of Maple Grove's medical school, Flora."

The room fell into a dead silence.

"You said who?" Hudson was sure he'd misheard.

standing nearby, was

you know her?" Selene asked, noticing his strange reaction. "If

admit it, Selene knew Flora's skills

turned a mix of dark

it be

but aren't you laying it on a

Flora made her uncomfortable. Flora

Selene finally

work in the same lab as

amazing as you make

really know her, Selene replied, her face emotionless. She saw the jealousy in Alexa's eyes, a jealousy she was all too

her for help was laughable-not only

there's no one else," Selene said, her words hitting

Damn it...

never felt so

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