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

"No worries, I've already eaten."

"Alright then." Mr. Tanner kept his warm smile, "Have a seat for a bit; the competition's about to start."

"Mm-hmm."

Flora nodded absentmindedly.

At 9:10 AM.

The host stepped onto the stage, speaking slowly, "Good morning, everyone. Congratulations on making it through the preliminaries to the semifinals. Now, let me go over the details and rules for the second round=" The semifinals would still be individual contests, but team scores would be calculated.

This round, Lone Island would present twenty questions. Contestants needed to answer on stage within a thirty-minute timeframe.

Since it was a draw, only ten out of the twenty contestants from each team would ultimately take the stage.

After explaining the rules briefly, Mr. Tanner rubbed his hands together, silently hoping Flora would be drawn!

The other contestants felt the same way.

With Flora on stage, victory was almost certain.

They had once seen Flora as a weak link, thinking she would drag them down. But now, she was their secret weapon.

What a turnaround.

"Alright, team leaders, please come up to draw."

the stage, his steps a bit

Then, the drawing-

...

who did

all the contestants couldn't help but ask

Did we get Flora?

doesn't really matter who we draw,

and if you looked closely,

I'll announce the names of those competing shortly. First, Selene, second,

gaze of everyone, he powerfully

"Flora!"

voice trembled slightly

name 'Flora' prompted cheers

This round's

in the first round. These questions were nothing for her. Another perfect score might

secured first place in the preliminaries, if they

a shot at winning

give it

"Good luck!"

rooting for

buzzed with excitement, their tone carrying a hint of flattery

silently, almost grinding her

belonged to her was now

to be proud of Debra, too, was green with envy.