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

The competition had reached a point where there was no need to continue. The University of Maple Grove had clinched a decisive victory, leaving the once proud medical organization disheveled and deflated, like they'd lost their spark.

After the competition, Darcy grabbed Flora's arm. "Let's go out to celebrate!"

Flora shook her head with a soft smile. "I can't join you guys tonight. My family's waiting for me."

"Alright, we'll plan a victory party for you another time." Darcy didn't push further, knowing family comes first.

Flora nodded, said goodbye to Dr. Ray, and headed to the stands, linking arms with Raul on her left and Henrik on her right. Connor followed behind, carrying their bags.

Dr. Ray, Mr. Richard, and Jules stood together, watching Flora walk away, their hearts swelling with pride.

The University of Maple Grove had Flora. They were set for greatness.

With Flora, Austenberg's medical standards would lead the world.

...

Flora and her family went to a local Chinese restaurant for dinner. After their meal, Connor drove them back to the Irving family home.

to go to Shallow Bay, but Raul and Henrik's pleading looks held her back. She had been spending almost all her free time with Connor lately, and she knew she had

lost control, perhaps out of joy, and

tomorrow," Flora said, as she and

should have some too," Flora told Henrik, who had also had

had a long

make hangover

me here, you don't have to do

me if you need anything," Flora said, feeling a warm sense of having a caring family as

the sofa, breathing heavily from the alcohol. He watched

She was

...

there. They couldn't help but sneak

the experimental paper

can," Shawn said, placing a paper on her desk, bis tone

milk through a straw, nodded and got to work. Her casual demeanor still exuded an air

inexplicably relaxed. No matter how formidable Flora was, she