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

When Luke heard the news, his irritability finally eased a bit. As long as Flora wasn't ahead of him, he could handle everything else.

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Returning to the Reyes racing team, Flora was met with a swarm of teenagers buzzing around her. Their eyes were alive with excitement, like they were ready to hoist her up in celebration at any moment. With a cool gaze, Flora warned them, "Hold up, anyone who charges at me is getting decked."

After that, she flopped right into Connor's arms. "Connor, did I look awesome back there?"

Around Connor, she was a totally different person-more relaxed, almost a little spoiled.

"Yeah, you were incredible, really cool," Connor replied, taking her helmet and setting it down on a chair before handing her a steaming cup of hot water he'd prepared. "Here, have some hot water." "Little sis, you were amazing out there!" Henrik shouted, clearly thrilled after watching Flora race for the first time.

Flora beamed, her eyes sparkling. In the presence of her family, she let down all her defenses and dropped the icy exterior.

"Hey, who are you chatting with?" she asked Henrik, catching a glimpse of his unlocked phone screen, where she could see his conversation and a photo he had shared.

answered, pursing

up. "So, are you two

the mention of her, Henrik's smile faded a

into him that way.

still lost. Her solo win wasn't enough; the rest

relay race kicked off! Adrian stepped up to draw lots for the Karters. His palms were slick with sweat

has to be first! She has to!"

wasn't so

up last in the lineup. The

to a mediocre racer

with Andy in seventh and Adrian in eighth. This lineup was practically

was nearly in tears. His luck

worry, we've got ten chances!" everyone assured him

fair, with random draws for positions, so everyone had a shot