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

In Austenberg, folks practically treated Flora like a goddess, waiting eagerly for the Austenberg team to come back victorious so they could party in their honor!

"Flora, don't pull any more risky stunts like that, okay? We'd all be a wreck if something happened to you," someone said, their concern showing.

"Exactly," Raul chimed in, trying to keep a straight face but eventually cracking a smile. "You're brave for competing while hurt, but it's not something we want to encourage. Our Flora is a champ! Here, a little something for my precious girl!" He handed Flora a beautifully wrapped gift box.

"Congrats on snagging first place, sis," Henrik said, offering his gift.

"Flora, congrats! I wasn't sure what you'd like, so forgive me if it's not perfect," Ethan mumbled, looking a bit shy as he handed over his gift.

"Flora, Flora, I'm skipping the traditional gift," Kruz said with a cheeky grin. "Gifts are so old-school. I sent you a million bucks! Buy whatever your heart desires!"

Even Amanda and the butler joined in with their gifts. They weren't your average folks, and their presents were anything but ordinary, adding up to a jaw-dropping nine-figure sum. But, of course, it wasn't about the money-it was all about the thought behind it. "Hey, bro, what did you get for Flora?" Kruz asked Connor, itching to know since he hadn't seen it yet.

Connor looked a bit flustered, clearing his throat. "Uh..."

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and wished they could leave that very night. "Dad," Henrik softly

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