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

Orla snorted to herself, thinking, "Let's see how long you can keep your cool!"

"The competitors can now check their equipment to make sure everything's in order. Once the contest starts, no replacements will be allowed," the host announced, his eyes lingering on Flora.

His look was as clear as day: "Honey, if you have any issues, just let me know, and I'll sort it out for you."

Being a professor at the University of Maple Grove, it was no surprise he was biased towards Flora.

"I'm good," Flora drawled, sounding completely relaxed.

"I'm fine too," Orla quickly chimed in.

"Alright, then-"

"Let's get this started!"

As soon as the competition bell rang, Orla grabbed the scalpel and suture thread. She began stitching an egg with meticulous precision. This demanded her full attention!

On the operating table, she was like a different person-earnest and devout, none of her usual pretense that people found so annoying.

Orla stitched with patient, steady hands. She had done countless mock surgeries before, so this was second nature to her. Still, in the heat of the competition, she couldn't afford to slack off. She aimed for perfection.

No room for mistakes!

finishing one egg, she couldn't resist

Flora seemed like she

were untouched; she lounged in her chair, looking like she might start playing on a smartphone if

isn't she doing

then it

know how and decided to give up

scoff again. Her teachers and senior

refocused on her

Darcy and the others were getting frantic. Orla was almost done

Time was running out!

looked puzzled but wasn't worried. Flora always

the audience, Connor chuckled

girl, always

by, Orla had already started on her third egg, while Flora remained as calm as ever, resting her chin on her hand, looking like she might doze

Come on, please! Just do something, will

really going to lose if you don't

whole room was in a

being more

could Flora stay so