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

Chapter 1431

Austin and Faith had always been abroad, barely a part of Louise's life. They only showed up during the holidays, which left Louise feeling a bit uneasy around them.

She sat there, stiff as a board, not knowing what to say. What could she even say? Mention how she ended up at the police station? But Austin and Faith stayed silent, making the air thick with tension. The silence dragged on.

Eventually, Louise couldn't hold it in any longer and spoke up, "Dad, Mom-"

Before she could continue, her father cut her off.

"Louise, we're really disappointed in you," Austin said, his voice icy. His eyes held none of the warmth you'd expect from a father. Instead, it was like he was looking at something he couldn't stand.

"We've given you everything, yet you've managed to make a fool of us," he continued, his disappointment hanging heavy in the air. "You've dragged the Neville family name through the mud."

Louise tried to hold back her tears, "Dad... I messed up, I know. I promise I'll never do anything like this again! Just get me out of this place!" She covered her face, tears slipping through her fingers, but her parents just watched her with cold detachment. Their gaze was anything but parental.

calm but firm. "They've made it clear, Louise, you've

embarrassed yourself; you've embarrassed

reputation, even now?

when she needed them most, they were still absent. She thought

clear irritation. "After all these years with

best to get you out, but with the Woods family involved, there's not

with the Woods family. While Louise was his daughter his career and reputation mattered more

waves, and even if she got out,

feeling nothing but the sting of irony

on the other

her chair and

We should totally come back," she

water. "Here, drink this. It'll help settle

bring you back," Jackson said, pulling