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

Chapter 1375

I had just seen Nash leading a bunch of ninth-grade boys, looking all fired up, like they were marching straight into a showdown.

"Louise, Nash's been going on about how Fiona's part of their crew in Grade 9, telling everyone to lay off the gossip. He even put a few loose talkers in their place," my desk mate whispered. "Don't you think he's being a bit too protective of Fiona? Watch out, Louise." I kept quiet, focused on my writing, though my pen dug into the paper a bit harder, leaving a noticeable mark.

"Louise, I think..."

"Don't even start," I shot her a side glance, cutting her off. "Nash is just looking out for his own, that's all."

My classmate, realizing her attempt at gossip was a flop, chuckled awkwardly and zipped it.

Nash was getting closer. I stood up, notebook in hand, and stepped outside to block their path.

"Nash," I called out gently.

"I'm busy right now. Whatever it is, tell me later," Nash replied, clearly irritated.

"Are you heading to Mr. Garcia's office because

temper flared. He was already hot-headed and my

had been anyone else, he might've thrown

make things messier. Please, just go

reason calmly, "If Fiona's innocent, no one can blame

hinting at. Can't you see someone's trying

innocent, people can twist the truth. Fiona's got no one to back her, and can't defend herself. If we don't step in, she'll get steamrolled," he

boys nodding firmly.

charge; some were swayed by appearances. Without their backing, Fiona was sure to face

connection with Nash, they'd always been polite. But now, they were being blunt, and I bit my

"Enough, move aside."

face was a mask

harsh tone made me flinch

for Fiona would become the talk of the school, showing everyone she had

say more,