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

Chapter 976

The law enforcement officers rolled up to the Falcone family's place a good twenty minutes later, and the scene that greeted them was enough to make even these seasoned pros catch their breath. There was Candace, sprawled out on the ground, covered in blood and bite marks.

"Officer, this woman was causing a ruckus at the Falcone residence. Please, take her away," Ethan said, cool as a cucumber.

The officers exchanged glances, clearly skeptical. Candace didn't exactly scream troublemaker, especially not in her current state.

"Officer, it was self-defense. She barged in, and well, our dog had a go at her," Ethan explained, while the rest of the Falcone clan nodded eagerly.

The officers weren't buying it, but they also didn't want to stir the pot with the Falcones. Plus, Ethan had ties with their boss, and Candace didn't have anyone in her corner. So, they figured they'd haul her in.

"Take her," the head officer motioned, and his team moved in to take the barely conscious Candace away.

"Thanks, Officer," Ethan grinned. "I'll put in a good word with Chase for you."

The law enforcement team left in high spirits.

covers, thanks to some top-notch soundproof windows. She caught a hint of the hullabaloo but decided to let it

to chat with Moss and Beck, passing on

something off for Jaden to help

they nodded, and

up an hour later to find Connor organizing her clothes. They were heading back

Connor handed her a glass

feed me?" Flora teased,

chuckled, bringing the glass to

want for dinner?" he

ribs, duck à l'orange, crab cakes, smoked ham, honey-glazed ham hock..." Flora rattled off a listdike

head. "Aren't you getting a bit tired

sugary and more playful today, lacking the usual affection but

Adam's apple bob as he spoke, then suddenly lunged forward

Meanwhile, Jaden was anxious

about Candace possibly going