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

Chapter 1026

"No worries," she said, lounging back on the couch, "You're pretty cute."

Cute?

The staff member blushed a little; no one had ever complimented her like that before. Ms. Flora was genuinely kind. Cecelia, with her striking looks and knack for finding the camera, had wrapped up the photo shoot in just half an hour.

After changing back into her regular clothes, Henrik checked his watch and said, "It's lunchtime. How about we grab a bite?" "Sounds great!" Cecelia nodded eagerly. Lunch with Henrik alone might have been a no-go, but with Flora in the mix? She was all in!

As the three of them headed out, Cecelia's phone buzzed inside her bag.

When she checked it, her face fell. The smile disappeared in an instant.

"What's up?" Henrik asked, noticing her shift in mood.

"Oh, it's nothing," Cecelia replied, forcing a smile. "Just a sudden stomach ache. Mind if I hit the restroom? Can you guys wait for me here?"

Henrik studied her for a moment before nodding.

off, agreeing

the restroom, but instead down a side

couple was lurking, looking

a shady appearance. "What are you doing here?" Cecelia snapped, her nerves on edge. She glanced around to ensure no one was watching before

here at

so we had no choice but to come find you," the man said, revealing yellowed teeth as he spoke, "Hand over the

don't have that kind

had no interest

and Flora, threatening to stick around unless she came down to

she had

want Mr. Raul or the young lady

scoffed, "Don't act like I

on, Celja,

and those creditors are always breathing down our necks about your

memories she'd buried deep down, ones that filled her with despair and disgust, resurfacing. She felt sick

"I raised you for over a

I hadn't taken you