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

...

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

that it turned the room into day for just a moment before the rain came pouring down,

close the window as the cold rain sent chills through her. Pulling her clothes tighter, she decided to head downstairs for a hot

a moment of clumsiness, she

knew, she was wrapped in a warm

she whispered, her voice a bit

scared of the dark?" Jackson asked, sensing her slight tremors. Outside, the storm raged like

stay with you," Jackson reassured her, gently lifting her and settling her back on the

the power flickered

the bedside lamp, its warm, soft light perfect