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

Chapter 1516

Fiona nodded, giving a simple "Alright."

She'd never stayed at the Royal Manor before. The last time she visited for dinner, she couldn't help but admire how plush the sofas were. Just a quick peek told her the beds must be even cozier.

"Jackson, can I stay over at the Royal Manor tonight?" Nash asked, his eyes sparkling with hope. Clearly, he wasn't keen on being dragged out of bed by Jackson the next morning to do homework-he found that more annoying than school itself.

Jackson shot him a glance sharp enough to silence any further protest. Nash quickly turned away, not daring to push his luck.

Tyler had been quiet the whole time. Wherever Fiona decided to go, he followed without a fuss.

The drive was smooth and quick, and before they knew it, they arrived at the Royal Manor.

Nestled in a wealthy neighborhood, Fiona yawned as she stepped out of the car, with Jackson holding her hand firmly.

"The room has a bathroom. Make sure to get ready for bed early," Jackson advised.

Fiona freshened up, then sank into the soft,

of the night, she woke up feeling thirsty and noticed the study light still on. Her

voice from inside. Pushing the door

why are you still up?" she

wrapped in an oversized white fleece pajama with a cartoon print, which made her

down his black pen and walking over to her, giving her hand a gentle squeeze. "Are

heart, especially when he touched Fiona. That odd feeling

coming down with

to your

holding a cup of hot

soundly

woke up late, roused

trying to shake off Jackson's hold. But Jackson's grip only tightened as he calmly retorted, "If you're not

implication was clear: in his

greeted with