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

Chapter 1603

"Fiona, just look at this storm. It's like even the weather wants you to crash here for the night. Seriously, it's no big deal. Just stay, okay?"

Jackson called over a servant to guide Fiona upstairs. Meanwhile, he pulled Nash's mom aside, speaking more earnestly.

"You can see it, right? Fiona isn't exactly thrilled to be here. You know what kind of tricks the folks in the old house might try. You're putting her in a tough spot."

"How could I risk her safety? If you'd just step up a bit, I wouldn't have to do this," Nash's mom retorted, shaking off Jackson's hand with a cold glare. "And make sure you treat Fiona right, or you'll have me to deal with."

With that, she turned and headed upstairs.

Nash was left puzzled, not quite grasping why his mom was stirring up so much drama.

try to get

...

place, everyone except Nash's mom had a restless night. Jackson

sky, lightning flashing so brightly that it turned

window as the cold rain sent chills through her. Pulling her clothes tighter, she decided to head downstairs for a hot drink. But as soon as she opened the door, she was swallowed by pitch-black darkness, so dense she couldn't even see her hand in front of her face.

moment of clumsiness, she lost her footing and

wrapped in

whispered, her voice a bit

dark?" Jackson asked, sensing her slight tremors.

worry, I'll stay with you," Jackson reassured her, gently lifting her and settling her back on the bed. He tucked

power flickered back

bedside lamp, its warm, soft light perfect for