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

Chapter 1455

"Cough."

Henrik, feeling a bit awkward himself, cleared his throat softly. Meanwhile, his phone kept ringing with the unmistakable ringtone announcing, "Call from your wife, call from your wife-"

Fiona, looking like she had seen this all before, was ready for the inevitable bit of embarrassment. She was used to it.

"Uncle, you should pick up, you-"

Before Fiona could finish, Henrik eagerly hit the answer button. Worried Fiona might overhear, he thought about using earphones but realized in his hurry he had left them behind.

"Hey, honey-"

A voice full of complaint came from the other end.

"What's up?"

Henrik's voice automatically softened.

"I'm freezing over here," Cecelia's voice sounded muffled. "It's terrible, the heating just cut out, and now it's like an icebox in here."

"Didn't I tell you not to sign up for that show?"

keep his concern in check, his tone

the facilities weren't as good as in the city. Cecelia had insisted

"You did say that..."

still muffled, "But I'm

means, she wanted to help kids in need. Joining this show was her

areas.

Henrik's heart melted instantly.

me your location, and I'll have someone

rattled off

up the area and said, "Hang tight, in twenty minutes, someone will drop

"You're the best, darling!"

playful tone that made even Fiona feel a bit

the type to act all cutesy She wasn't

unwavering love over the years had made her his

Fiona still in the car. Being affectionate in front of his niece made

"Sweetheart, because of the

to do, and they won't let

one hand, still

too much to just give in and

I was upset?" he

quickly admitted, a hint of