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."

Flora will join us on

been looking downcast, suddenly perked up,

slight smile curved

competition, things were bound to get more

competitors, upon hearing this, were fuming, practically steaming

fair!" one of the male competitors, Luiz, said indignantly. "We've been in intensive training these past few days, and you know how much effort we've put 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

joined the team earlier, they would have

questions for

all

were tricky and difficult. Without having gone through

couldn't possibly

you said enough?" Mr. Tanner glared at them with a stern face. "So, what now? The list is finalized. If e Flora doesn't

group of competitors fell silent, but it was clear they

too awkward to allow her to speak up. If she said

quietly stepped out to

why did you insist on