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

Chapter 856

"That's not how I see it, then what is it?" Raul shot up, eyes blazing. "Who else could it be but you! When I first came back from the Smiths to Lone Island to visit you, I barely spent three hours with you before I had to leave in a rush, and then bam, a car accident on the way! Are coincidences like that even real? Bryce, if memory serves, Ryan was always Karter's chosen heir, and you only got the nod after he was out of the picture!"

Raul paused, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "The Reyes family fortune is so vast, it could make someone lose their conscience, even enough to kill their own brother!"

"I didn't!" Karter's eyes were red as he shouted, his voice rough. "Ryan was my brother, my dearest brother. How could I ever hurt him? The Reyes wealth never meant a thing to me. If I could, I'd trade my life for his in a heartbeat! Do you think I've been at peace all these years? Do you?"

"Enough! Stop with the fake tears! I'll never believe a murderer like you!" Raul cut him off, his patience wearing thin, seeing Karter's words as nothing but an act, utterly revolting.

"You'll pay for your sins eventually! And one last warning: if you lay a finger on Flora, I swear, I'll end you!"

With that, Raul stormed out.

Karter watched him leave, hands covering his face, a man past his prime, on the brink of tears. His shaking shoulders painted a picture of heartache and pity.

...

dinner, Flora and Henrik snuggled on

She started texting Connor.

still upset? Please come back,

I'll say sorry, and you can punish me

said it's delicious. Can you bring some

back soon. Aside from apple crumble, anything else you'd like? Flora chuckled; her Connor was so easy

about to reply, her phone rang. It

hearing Crimson's hesitant voice. "Flora, darling, I found out what you wanted me to look into... Just brace yourself,

paused, gripping the

to dig into something for

lips. "Just

it to your email. Check it out

"Alright."

up and headed upstairs, her expression slightly off.

replied with a smile, masking any concern. "Just a bit sleepy after eating, heading to