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

Minutes later, the assistant ushered in a group of competitors.

"Director, what's up with the list? Flora didn't even attend the training. Why is her name on it?"

"We expect a reasonable explanation, Director!"

Apart from Selene, the rest of the competitors wore expressions of frustration and anger.

Adding someone to the team at the last minute? Who wouldn't be upset?

It might have been okay if Flora had joined earlier, but now that the training was already over, what could she possibly contribute? She would only slow us down!

Mr. Tanner remained silent, letting them vent their frustrations. Only when they started to calm down did he speak, "Are you done?"

The competitors looked at Mr. Tanner, still furious, demanding an explanation.

"Flora's name being on the final list was an accident, and for that, I apologize," Mr. Tanner said solemnly. "But the list is finalized and cannot be changed. It has to stay as it is."

days, Flora will join us on our

this, Selene, who had been looking downcast, suddenly perked up, a hint of

smile curved her

competition, things were bound to

other competitors, upon hearing this, were fuming, practically

into it! Why should Flora just waltz in at the last minute? She hasn't gone through the training; how is she supposed to compete? Is she here to drag us

would have welcomed her, but now, they

for

were all set

the usual questions. They were tricky and difficult. Without having gone through

couldn't possibly manage

If e Flora doesn't go, none of us can. Do you think Flora wants to go? Right now, we are

of competitors fell silent, but it was clear they were

was too awkward to allow her to speak up. If she said anything, Mr. Tanner would surely direct all

stepped out to

you insist on