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

Shawn's talent was impressive, but compared to the top medical minds across the country, it fell a bit short.

"Shawn, you really need to buckle down. Getting into the National Medical Department and representing us in the Medical Tournament is still a long shot. The written and oral exams are just ten days away. If you have any questions, come to me or Flora." Shawn nodded eagerly.

...

National Medical Department.

With the Medical Tournament just around the corner, the National Medical Department was buzzing with activity.

"Flora?" The Department Head, Mr. Tanner, picked up an application form and, seeing the name 'Flora' on it, his eyes lit up with interest. "Is this the same Flora who topped the national exams?"

"Mr. Tanner, she's phenomenal!" A man, who had been leaning over the desk, perked up at the mention of Flora's name. "I watched her perform surgery live. She was absolutely brilliant, sir! You missed a real spectacle. I can send you the recording if you want!" The man, an honorary professor at the city hospital, had been blown away by Flora's surgical skills.

"Is she really that good?" Mr. Tanner was intrigued.

kid you not, Flora's skills are way ahead of most

girl with a high ponytail, who was sorting documents, paused

over and handed a document to Mr. Tanner.

and signed it while continuing the conversation. "To get such high praise from you, I'm

too familiar with domestic affairs

was pretty eager to

when Flora gets here, you should

blunt nature meant he didn't realize his words made Joy's

at the National Medical Department for several years, Joy felt it was a slight

about Flora too.

she was casually mentioning it. "I saw online that she once said she

deepen, a sly glint flickered in Joy's eyes.

really

National Medical Department and not wanting to