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

"Connor." She called out, a faint smile tugging at the corners of her lips.

Connor didn't respond, just stared at her.

She promised she would never leave him again.

Always.

To be good to him forever.

He tried to calm his racing heart, took a deep breath, and walked towards Flora.

With his tall frame and long strides, he quickly closed the gap, wrapped his arms around Flora's waist, and lifted her from the couch. "Bro, you're here!"

Kruz felt a wave of relief wash over him at the sight of Connor.

Thank God he's here, he thought. Otherwise, he was genuinely worried about what his mom might do to Flora.

Oh, wait.

He was actually worried about what Flora might do to his mom.

He still remembered how Flora had knocked down a burly guy with a single punch.

"Let's go."

Connor didn't acknowledge Kruz or Amanda; his eyes were locked on Flora the whole time.

After speaking softly, he held Flora's waist and started to leave.

Amanda, who had been quietly observing, couldn't stay silent any longer. "Stop right there!"

tone was sharp. "You finally come over, and you can't even say

over, and he showed up right after. What, was he afraid she would

she thought. A son who forgets his mother the

reply but turned to Flora, speaking gently. "Flora, could you wait for me outside for a bit? Just a little

talk to Amanda and

was gone, the softness

turned to Amanda, his

...

walked over and got into the back

sitting in the front, greeted her

"Ms. Flora."

began texting on her

Connor slid into the

put her phone away and

said a word, and Flora

"Drive," he commanded.

"Yes, sir."

...

The Falcone family.

seething, but more

her for Flora, even saying she had no right to

son, always so aloof and distant, rarely spoke harshly

said she had no right to control

was just a baby, she had left him, abandoning him to his

That monster.

into a prestigious family, had fallen for a man of questionable character-Connor's father,

Being strong-willed herself, she