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

"Got it," Mr. Tanner rubbed his temples. "You can go now, and make sure to send the list to the contestants' group chat."

"Yes, sir."

The assistant nodded and quietly left the room.

Mr. Tanner's head was pounding. He'd been pushing the team hard in training and barely catching five to six hours of sleep each night. Age was definitely catching up to him, and he couldn't keep up anymore. With one hand still massaging his temples, he picked up the list from his desk and casually glanced over it.

But when his eyes landed on the last name, he shot up from his chair as if struck by lightning.

"Flora?!"

Mr. Tanner's eyes widened in shock as he stared at the name 'Flora' on the list, completely dumbfounded.

How did Flora's name get on this list?

When he submitted the initial review, Flora's name was definitely not on there.

Panic set in for Mr. Tanner.

Would Flora think he had intentionally added her name?

In a rush, Mr. Tanner opened the group chat he had with Dr. Ray and Jules.

We've got a problem!

Half an hour later.

University of

the couch, swallowing hard. "Flora, I swear, when I submitted the list, your name wasn't on it. I have no idea how it ended up there." Seeing Flora remain silent, Mr. Tanner grew even more anxious, worried

and Dr. Ray, seated beside him,

field, almost legendary, but in front

as he spoke

"I get it."

hands in her pockets, her jaw

clear she was in

"So... about the competition..."

Tanner found it tough

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list already out, the competition rules required all contestants to participate, or the team would lose their eligibility to

decided not to participate, they wouldn't even qualify

for the

competition. Content net

if Flora truly didn't want to

said she wouldn't participate, and this mix-up was

silent, her

Tanner felt his heart

lose all hope, Flora's

"I'll compete."

Tanner abruptly

believe what

you... you said you'll compete?" His voice trembled with