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

"Take Selene to the dungeon and don't let her out until she admits her mistakes. And don't bother giving her fresh food-just enough so she doesn't starve."

The room fell silent as everyone around Orla gasped. Mr. Atticus was clearly furious this time.

Only those who committed grave errors, ones that jeopardized the medical organization, were sent to the dungeon-a place so dreadful that anyone who went in would lose their sanity within five days. Mr. Atticus didn't even want Selene to have fresh meals. Was he really going to make her eat spoiled food?

Sure, everyone agreed Selene had messed up, but this punishment seemed way too harsh. Yet, no one dared to speak up for her.

As they moved to take Selene, she stepped back, her eyes cold.

"Don't touch me. I can walk myself."

With that, Selene straightened her back and walked out with determination.

Mr. Atticus sneered.

Playing tough, huh?

He was curious to see how long she'd last. He would make her beg like a dog to be let out.

"Not a word about Selene's situation leaves this room," Mr. Atticus warned his disciples.

organization, Mr. Atticus couldn't afford to make too much noise. The higher-ups were already unhappy with him, and if they found out he

his actions. That girl needed a

disciples quickly nodded, promising to keep their

back to your room and rest. The office is a mess right now, but I'll have it

and Mr. Atticus's expression softened as

before how competent

upcoming medical conference on Lone

...

Shallow Bay.

come downstairs when Kruz eagerly approached her, offering, "Heading to the lab, Flora? Let me

brother had been watching him closely these past few days, leaving him no freedom at all. Dreaming of going out was pointless. He was nearly

instantly understanding his motive, and gave

saw Connor

stairs and

bro,

gathered his

me h Flora. You see...".

You're not going

it over his arm. "Fac net grabbing his coat from the

go