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.

held her back. She had been spending almost all her free time with Connor lately, and she

had lost control, perhaps out of joy, and drunk

head home. I'll see you tomorrow," Flora said, as she

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

teased, ruffling Flora's hair. "You had a long

hangover

don't have

feeling a warm sense of having a caring family as she

from the alcohol. He watched Flora disappear up the

today... She was becoming more and more

...

They couldn't help but sneak glances at her. After yesterday's competition, they weren't sure how to act around her. Having such a powerhouse among them made them

experimental

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

straw, nodded and got to work. Her casual demeanor still

matter how formidable Flora was,