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.

was just as

strange reaction. "If even Flora

Selene knew Flora's skills were out of her

of

could it be

you laying it on a bit thick?" Alexa couldn't help but

high praise for Flora made her uncomfortable. Flora couldn't be that

are you?" Selene

Alexa work in the same lab as Flora. I

good but not as amazing as you make

you don't really know her, Selene replied, her face emotionless. She saw the jealousy in Alexa's eyes, a

predicament was because of Flora. Asking her for help was laughable-not only would Flora likely refuse, but Hudson himself found the

else," Selene said, her words

Damn it...

never felt so

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