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

Chapter 1058

The previous wonder drug was already a hot commodity, enough to make anyone green with envy. Now, with this new advanced drug on the scene, it's sure to ignite a fierce scramble among various factions. Jules had been snatched once by the medical organization, and

it was Flora who had swooped in to rescue him. Staying here wasn't safe; moving to the secret lab at Club 257 would be a safer bet.

"Alright," Jules agreed with a nod.

Without another word, Flora grabbed the medicine and began dissecting it under the equipment, her patience and focus unwavering. By the time she wrapped up and stepped out of the lab, three hours had flown by. Outside, snow was falling heavily, blanketing everything in sight.

With the snow making the mountain roads treacherous, Jules worried about Flora heading down on her own and offered to have someone accompany her.

"No need," Flora said, shaking her head and flashing her phone. "Connor's on his way to pick me up; he'll be here soon."

Just as she finished speaking, a man in a black coat, clutching a black umbrella, slowly emerged through the snow towards them. Connor approached Flora, his pants were damp, and snowflakes clung to his hair and lashes. His face, usually devoid of emotion, seemed even more frosty, giving off a distinctly unapproachable vibe. But the moment he laid eyes on Flora, all that iciness melted away, leaving only a warm glow behind.

He gave a polite nod to Jules, then passed the umbrella to Flora and bent down slightly. "The snow's made the paths slick; let me carry you down."

Flora met his gaze. "I can manage on my own."

"Hop on."

instant, Connor's strong hands supported her thighs, and he turned to Dr. Jules. "We'll be off,

though he felt a bit

each step steady and sure. Flora,

"Yeah," Connor replied.

Twenty... the age when they could get officially engaged.

one hand holding the umbrella, the other wrapped around

are my best gift," Connor replied without missing a

year, the greatest gift

above was

she couldn't stand him, even

breaking

when she

tightening her embrace around his neck, her lips close to his ear. "You're my best gift

né

couldn't help but smile. Despite the steep incline of the mountain path Connor moved with ease, not jostling Flora in the slightest. Ten minutes later, they reached the main road, where Moss and Beck quickly opened the