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

Chapter 1253

Joey gave his forehead a light tap, "Alright, alright, just let me know what you fancy, and I'll have the kitchen whip it up for you."

Pondering her options, Flora said, "I'd love some braised carp, sweet and sour ribs, roast duck, marinated quail... and how about a side of sautéed cabbage?" Joey and Gerald's jaws practically hit the floor.

"Can you really eat all that?" Joey managed to ask after a gulp.

"Just about, maybe eighty percent full," Flora replied with a modest shrug.

Joey's mouth twitched in amusement.

Who would've guessed? This slender girl sure could pack it away.

...

After leaving Mae's room, Flora headed back to her quarters.

Connor had somehow slipped in unnoticed, carrying a hefty bag.

"Moss and Beck dropped by, and I had them bring you these," he said with a grin.

bag, discovering it was brimming with all

"Wow, that's a lot!"

trust in your ability to tackle them," Connor chuckled softly. "Once you're done, I'll

a piece of fruit candy, peeled off the wrapper, and offered it to

opened her mouth, letting the candy roll in with a playful flick of her tongue that brushed against Connor's fingers. "Oh, that reminds me of

sweetness spread, Flora straightened, remembering

noticing her shift in

assessment-it's

training ground, taking orders and

"Connor, could you give

raised an eyebrow, knowing that look meant Flora was cooking up some

...

the

stood in orderly rows. Usually lords of their own domains, here they

QUMS

up those attitudes! No one's here to coddle you!" barked Rory, the

assessment. Normally, Shadow from the first squad would take charge, but after an unfortunate encounter with Flora, he was still laying

the head

Rory was holding the reins. Kenneth, the ninth squad. captain, was his

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