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

Chapter 1351

"Alright then, you're crashing at my place tonight."

...

When they pulled up to the Woods' house, Fiona was as chill as could be, acting like she owned the joint.

Even though she tagged along with Jackson, she wasn't planning on anything serious happening. Sure, she was a sucker for a handsome face and had been eyeing Jackson for ages, but she never jumped into anything without a game plan. She wanted him to be the one who couldn't resist making the first move — that would be way more entertaining.

As soon as they got home, Jackson seemed ready to vanish upstairs, like he had a mountain of work waiting for him.

Fiona bit her lip, puzzled by his cool demeanor.

She'd practically thrown herself at him, and he was acting like he couldn't care less?

That thought made her second-guess herself.

Was she not as charming as she thought? Or was it... something else about him?

teased, giving her a playful tap

him, moving in a little closer, tugging on his sleeve like a child seeking

am I crashing tonight?" she asked, her voice sweet and teasing, like a kitten's purr, making Jackson's

do you wanna sleep? My room,

their breaths mingling. She could catch a whiff of his woody cologne, which was pretty intoxicating.

as he swallowed hard, forcing

reminding himself: She's just a

tie and popping open a few buttons, he waited for her to

that skimpy top. A twinge of jealousy hit him unexpectedly. "Aren't you scared of me?"

could you possibly do to me?" she quipped, her playful 'brother' tightening something in his chest. He slid a hand into his pocket, chuckling

"Go to bed already."

nearly burst

like he really was a stand-up

wasn't done having her fun. "I don't have anything to sleep in. Mind if I borrow something of

theel

by her cheekiness, couldn't even meet her gaze, afraid he might just give in to temptation.

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