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

Chapter 1490

"Dr. Fiona, we're thrilled to have you at the clinic today. Some of our other doctors are eager to pick your brain on a few medical matters," the director hurriedly

explained.

But Fiona wasn't having any of it-lunchtime was her sacred time, and she wasn't going to miss it.

"Just leave him as he is for now. I'll be back to handle things and get him sorted. If you're feeling peckish, go grab a bite yourself," she said, swiftly tapping out a message on her phone. Shooting a glance at the director, she added, "We agreed I'd be here once a week, like clocking in and out. You can't take away my lunch break."

With that, Fiona zipped out the door, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

Left with no option, Christina stayed with Allen, and the director had to patiently explain the situation to the other doctors.

...

Once she stepped out of the hospital, Fiona made her way to a nearby Italian restaurant as planned. A server stopped her at the entrance.

"Mr. Woods is already waiting for you in the

Fiona replied, following the

Jackson's private dining room. This time it was just the two of them, without Nash's haughty presence. Fiona closed the door behind her and playfully called out, "Hey,

broad smile when he saw her. He gestured for her to come closer, his

to reveal a small, beautifully colored pendant. Its jade-like quality shimmered under

pendant and revealed an amber-colored one from

realizing they had both brought matching gifts for

Fiona asked, looking up as

warmth as he touched the pendant. "Anything from you is special to

shared understanding was

in front of her with the menu open. He pointed to a couple of dishes. "I've already ordered your favorite

else

the menu, adding a few more dishes before setting the

Fiona had thoughtfully chosen some of Jackson's favorites too, both of them considering each