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

Chapter 1359

As Nash strolled out of school, he unexpectedly bumped into his mom, Mrs. Ashley. She spotted Louise tagging along beside him and couldn't hide a slight frown, though she kept her demeanor amiable.

Nash was taken aback to see her. "Mom! What are you doing here?"

"Why does it matter to you why I'm here?" she snapped.

Nash thought to himself, Why the sudden edge?

"You're causing trouble again, huh? Picking on girls, really?"

Nash muttered, "It was just a scuffle."

Mrs. Ashley, half-joking but with a serious undertone, reached over and gave his ear a quick pinch. "How many times have I told you not to mess with girls? Your uncle bailed you out this time, but I can't promise he'll always be there."

Mindful of his surroundings, Nash quickly sidestepped and rubbed his slightly red ear, grudgingly saying, "I hear you."

unable to squeeze a word into the conversation. Mrs. Ashley hadn't even acknowledged her presence, treating her like she

a bit miffed, she kept it to herself and tried to appear charming, stepping forward to address Mrs. Ashley with

Ashley barely glanced at her, offering a brief, polite smile without saying a

she could just be a bit bold and persistent, she might win them over. Impressing Nash

with a look of disdain. "No need, you're just classmates. I

herself at a loss

you? Let's go to the Golden Hotel for dinner,"

mention of "Golden Hotel"

light up.

was

an exclusive place, but Fiona supposed to be there today. If Fiona saw Nash skipping out on her gathering to dine with Louise and Mrs. Ashley,

her feathers.

was all about

to see Fiona's reaction when she