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

Chapter 1568

Patricia jumped a little, startled, and turned to see the girl beside her.

"Are you out of your mind?" Patricia rolled her eyes dramatically.

For a split second, she'd thought it was Fiona who'd caught her. She had no desire to experience the fear that came with being under Fiona's thumb again.

Once they reached their destination, everyone quickly set up their easels. Fiona, with a piece of gum between her teeth, strolled around, taking in the scene. The place looked idyllic, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something dangerous lurked beneath its peaceful exterior.

"Alright, folks, we're in the wild here-so let's not wander too far, alright? That goes for students and parents," Keaton called out through a megaphone.

Fiona glanced his way and then shot Patricia a deliberate look, causing Patricia to quickly look away. Fiona got the message loud and clear.

arm a playful nudge and flashing a teasing grin. "I bet there's a surprise waiting. Care

A surprise?

Without another

taking her time. Before long, she caught a glimpse of Patricia in her phone's reflection, chatting away on a call, grinning as she hung up. Clearly, everything was falling into place

in this drama, but she knew the issue had to be dealt with. Letting it linger would mean

pretending to casually drift toward Fiona and Nash. It was her first time in a setting like this,

got closer to Fiona and Nash, they seemed as relaxed as if they

as if they'd been in places like this countless times

her ear, she fed Christina updates on Fiona's

annual salary. Smugly, she thought,