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

"Hey, bro..."

"You've been crashing here for five days now. The Falcone family sent word. You either head back on your own, or they're sending someone to fetch you."

Kruz's shoulders slumped, his energy draining away. "I get it," he muttered.

Gone was his usual lively spirit. He trudged back to his room, dragging his feet as he packed his things.

Flora watched him leave, clicking her tongue in sympathy. "Poor guy," she thought.

"It's getting late. Time for a bath and bed," Connor announced, standing up and pulling Flora to her feet.

Flora obediently followed him, a stark contrast to her fierce demeanor during the day.

...

The next morning, after breakfast, Beck drove Kruz to the station.

"Flora, I'm heading out. Don't forget about me, okay? Make sure you reply to my messages!" Kruz said, his voice heavy with sadness. His biggest takeaway from this trip to Austenberg was meeting Flora. Leaving her was the hardest part.

"Yeah, yeah," Flora responded lazily, thinking he was being overly dramatic.

you ever get the chance,

stand the thought of parting from Flora, and he knew Connor would never bring her to Lone

Wait a sec...

coming up on Lone Island

would definitely be

sadness melted away, replaced by

professionals. Her control over the race was so

Hehe...

Flora got to Lone Island, he'd have her as his

everyone who ever doubted his

thoughts, Flora just felt a shiver seeing

I'm really leaving

but Connor's glare was practically piercing him. If

back every few steps,

car,

see you tonight, she's sending someone to drag you

just a

counts. Plus, I made a great

"What catch?"

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