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

Chapter 1130

All of it had been handled by him. Flora paused, a bit surprised by the young man's response. Being illegitimate was always looked down upon, especially in prestigious families, where it was seen as the lowest of the low. No wonder the young man had developed such a Seeing her quiet, he gave a self-deprecating smile, thinking that, of course, no one would like him. After discovering his background, she must have started to dislike him too, right? But it didn't matter to him. It was all just a game, anyway.

rebellious

streak.

In his eyes, no one was worth caring about; they were all just his playthings. He covered his injured hand, his voice low, "I should get going..." And with that, he turned to walk away. But then, Flora's voice stopped him.

"No one gets to choose their birthright, and being highborn or lowborn isn't your fault. You shouldn't feel sad or ashamed. What you should do is work hard to reach the top. One day, they'll remember your name and your achievements, not whether you were born out of wedlock. You'll be known by your own name, not just as someone's son."

Her voice was clear and strong. It reached his ears, feeling like warmth that made his ears burn. The young man tightened his grip on his wounded hand, surprise flickering in his eyes. He hadn't expected Flora to say something like that.

had always been unwanted. His mother died giving birth to him, his father abandoned him, tossing him into a medical facility to fend for himself and endure endless suffering. If he hadn't been rescued at five, he might not have survived. Everyone

pulled out two Tootsie Rolls from her pocket and tossed them to him. He caught them instinctively with his uninjured hand. The Tootsie Rolls, soft and still warm

He felt something indescribable

popped the candy into his mouth, letting the sweetness spread. He smiled, a

those cookies you gave me last time."

"Okay!"

sleep. And perhaps have Connor whip up

by the way, sis, I'm A-Zheng," the young man called out

watched

injury

all. Luiz found