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

Chapter 1453

So, when Fiona stepped out of the restroom, she immediately spotted Jackson lounging casually against the wall. He had one hand tucked into his pocket and the other fiddling with his phone, his leg bent in a relaxed pose.

With his head slightly bowed, his profile looked like it was chiseled by the gods-smooth yet strong, with a full forehead leading down to a striking nose, and those slightly pursed, cool lips. His Adam's apple shifted subtly, disappearing into the open collar of his black velvet shirt. He radiated an effortless air of mystery and restraint. He was undeniably attractive.

Fiona felt her heart do a little flip, and while she was still caught up in admiring him, Jackson seemed to sense her gaze and turned his head slightly to look at her. His eyes were deep and unreadable. "Hey, big brother!" she greeted him, moving closer.

"What brings you here?"

"I'm here with Adam for dinner. It got a bit stuffy inside, so I stepped out for some fresh air," Jackson said, straightening up a bit and offering her a smile. "What a coincidence running into you."

Yeah, quite the coincidence-wait a second! Her uncle was still inside the room!

"Yeah, what a coincidence, huh? It's pretty chilly out; you should head back inside where it's

enough, not cold at all," Jackson chuckled softly. "But you, wearing so little, might be feeling the

sweating from panic! If

look but keeping his expression calm, his

replied, feeling like she could cry from the sheer bad luck of bumping into

moment, noticing her mix of panic and

she wanted to do was her business, and he had no right to interfere. He just hoped she wouldn't get fooled by anyone, given her young

keep your friend waiting. I'll head back

hide anything. Jackson paused for a moment, his lips pressing together, but he didn't say anything more. He stepped

good at lying. One lie just led

back into the room, where Henrik was putting her favorite dish, sauerkraut fish, into her bowl Seeing her sneaking in, he looked surprised and teased, "Fiona, Weaky business were you

look so