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

She was a bit different from what she'd imagined.

"Ma'am, this Ms. Flora isn't quite what the rumors suggested. She's actually quite pleasant," Mr. Davis, the butler, stood respectfully by her side.

During their journey, he'd been observing Flora too. The young woman didn't talk much and, though she seemed aloof around strangers, she was polite and carried herself with grace. In no way did she fall short compared to the aristocratic daughters from Lone Island. Amanda remained silent, her gaze lingering on Flora for several seconds before stepping forward and descending the staircase.

Kruz had been chatting with Flora, but at the sound of footsteps, he quickly stood up straight.

Seeing Amanda coming down the stairs, he let out an exaggerated "Wow! Who's this stunning beauty? She's absolutely gorgeous!"

He grinned cheekily, "Mom, you make me feel so inferior with your looks. When we go out, people who know us think we're mother and son, but those who don't would mistake us for siblings!"

The butler couldn't help but chuckle.

Amanda was used to his antics and ignored him, walking straight to the couch and sitting down.

"Ms. Flora?"

She looked towards Flora.

"Hello, Aunt," Flora nodded lightly.

"Please, have a seat."

and Kruz was about to plop down as well when Amanda shot him a look, "Did I say you

lifted himself

is not quite what I had

expected either," Flora blinked, "You've taken such good care of yourself. It's hard to believe you're the mother of several children. If Kruz hadn't called you 'mom,' I would've

as a cold beauty, but she

youth, and suddenly, Amanda found Flora

Flora had done before, Amanda's

tell you plainly, I'm not very fond

of three yet without a single

face sav

eyes.

was calm, as

year ago, Connor broke his legs, and it took a kenowned doctor and much effort to heal him," Amanda said coldly. "He wouldn't

was you who pushed him down

looked at Flora in astonishment.

there be some

always behaved

his brother, and

it