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

Dr. Ray's patience finally snapped!

Everyone in the meeting room was glaring at Alexa, their annoyance and disdain plain as day. Even with her usually thick skin, Alexa couldn't handle it anymore and bolted out, covering her face. The colleague closest to the door slammed it shut with a harsh "thud."

No one cared where Alexa went or what she did.

Dr. Ray adjusted his glasses and continued, "Shawn, I'll send you the review materials later. Please get them printed. The competition is in ten days. Let's work hard these next few days for the honor of the University of Maple Grove!"

Shawn nodded vigorously, his face all serious. Representing the University of Maple Grove against the medical organization was a huge honor for him!

"If anyone else wants to join the competition, submit your registration forms by noon today. Alright, meeting adjourned."

...

Alexa stormed out of the lab, seething at the thought of Dr. Ray and the others sticking up for Flora. But she quickly cooled down. There was no point in getting so worked up.

The higher you climb, the harder you fall.

The University of Maple Grove didn't stand a chance against the medical organization, and Flora's participation would only end in failure. Eventually, she'd face criticism from everyone in Austenberg. With that thought, Alexa felt a bit better.

"Ding ding ding-"

Her phone rang, and seeing 'Mr. Otto' flashing on the screen, she clenched her phone tighter.

"Hello..."

task

remembered Hudson's request to get Flora to

Flora. She said she'd think about it," Alexa said, her

easily fool. If she couldn't get Flora to comply... The thought of Hudson's cold

the lab, the

need to talk to you!" She walked

looked up, her gaze

you want now?" Darcy snapped, clearly annoyed, thinking Alexa was there

busy prepping for the

"..."

Asking Flora for a favor was more than she could stomach. But

morning, Darcy and the others shielded Flora, making it almost impossible for Alexa to get close. Her phone was blowing up with calls from Hudson, each one making her more

alone heading to the restroom and cornered her at the

against the wall, her posture relaxed,

need a

bristle like a cat whose tail

I possibly need a favor from you! Flora,

Flora's smirk deepened, sending shivers