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

Chapter 1088

It was New Year's Eve, and Flora couldn't help but chuckle at how cheeky those two kids were, taking full advantage of their rare chance to use their phones.

Raul, feeling his age, headed to bed early instead of waiting for midnight. But before he did, he handed Cecelia a generous gift envelope. "Dear, take this. It's a little something for your first visit, just a bit of tradition."

With a warm smile, he patted her hand gently. "We all adore you, and I truly hope you might become a part of our family one day."

He then gave Henrik a knowing look. "But I'll leave you young folks to sort your own affairs," he chuckled, heading upstairs.

As Cecelia held the warm envelope, her emotions were all over the place. The drama with her foster parents had been all over the internet. While most people sympathized, there were some nasty rumors too. She assumed a family as distinguished as the Irvings would want someone of similar stature for their son. It made her hesitant to trust Henrik's feelings.

But things seemed different now.

The Irvings were genuinely kind people-everyone, from the young lady to Mr. Shen and Mr. Raul, was just wonderful.

Perhaps she was overthinking things.

Flora and Connor also retreated to their room, leaving Cecelia and Henrik alone in the living room. The TV was on, showing the lively New

the clock struck twelve, he smiled warmly and said, "Cecelia, Happy New

erupted outside, lighting up

with a grin, "Happy

can I make a New

were tinged with a bit of pink as she continued to

replied, pleasantly surprised that she was turning to him

year, I'd like a

Henrik was momentarily taken

of shynesse Or maybe, Mr. Raul, would you be

fireworks echoed outside, and Henrik's

...

fixed on the bathroom door

emerged, wrapped

bed, Flora watched him intently. When he was close enough, she reached out pulling