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.

to Mr. Garcia's office because of the whole Fiona

already hot-headed and my lukewarm

it had been anyone else, he might've thrown

me out. Going there won't help; it'll just make things messier. Please, just go back. If Mr. Garcia sees you, he'll

blame

like what you're hinting at. Can't you see someone's trying to set her up?"

back her, and can't defend herself.

boys nodding firmly.

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

my connection with Nash, they'd always been polite. But now, they

"Enough, move aside."

a mask

harsh tone made me flinch a

just let them pass without a word. Their support for Fiona would become the

say more, but