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

Chapter 1157

"Hey, sis! I know yesterday was your birthday, but something came up, and I couldn't celebrate with you."

The young guy's cheeks turned a bit pink as he spoke, his eyes softening, the usual chill in them melting away whenever Flora was around.

Flora glanced at the pink gift box he held out and took it with a small smile. "Thanks."

He seemed even happier once she accepted the gift.

"How's your injury doing? All healed up?" Flora asked.

"Yeah, much better," he nodded. "Just a little sore now and then."

"Let me take a look."

After all, when you receive a gift, it's only fair to do something in return.

Flora motioned for him to roll up his sleeve, revealing a bandage with a bit of blood seeping through.

She carefully unwrapped it and saw it wasn't too bad; a couple more days of rest and he'd be fine. She rewrapped the wound and handed him a small bottle of ointment.

day. It's great for healing cuts and scrapes. I know some

eyes caught the ring on her finger, and his expression shifted

wearing a ring?

turned twenty yesterday-Mr. Howard

change in mood. She took

pulled out a packet of candy from her coat pocket. "Here,

last time, and here it

blinked, surprised. He thought she'd just said

a fan of this

slightly, feeling a bit annoyed. Was giving

I

reassured her, taking the candy as Flora walked away. Yet, a strange feeling lingered in his

all set. When do

voice crackled in his ear,

reached up, adjusting an earpiece hidden in his hair. "Hold

Riverton and Lancaster folks were

fingers brushing over the candy in his pocket. "We'll move after the newbies finish their

on the other end didn't seem thrilled with his decision