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.

to get some

...

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

of night, a thunderous boom ripped through the sky, lightning flashing so brightly that it turned the room into day for

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

she lost her footing and nearly

thing she knew, she was wrapped in

her

her slight tremors. Outside, the storm

you," Jackson reassured her, gently lifting her and settling her back on the bed. He tucked her in and held her hand, giving

long, the power

its warm, soft light perfect for someone like Fiona who