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

Chapter 1646

The next moment, a quick voice message pinged into the chat.

"Jackson: Fiona, I'll swing by after school to grab dinner with you."

Fiona shot back a bright "sure" and tucked her phone away like it was a prized treasure. She was thrilled her brother hadn't married Zoe. As class kicked off, for once, Fiona wasn't dozing off. Instead, she was all focus, scribbling notes with an air of determination.

Truth be told, she was actually sketching a map of the U.S., daydreaming about the smoothest routes for her imaginary road trip.

"Take a lesson from Ms. Fiona, everyone," the teacher chimed in unexpectedly. "Look at her putting in the work despite her grades. Some of you have better grades but can't be bothered to try. You're coasting on your family's support now, but what happens when you're on your own?"

This unexpected praise threw Fiona for a loop. She blinked and casually flipped open her book, where important bits were highlighted and filled with various problem-solving tactics-more detailed than the teacher's own notes.

Getting such praise was new for Fiona, and it left her a bit flustered, though she didn't linger on it.

"Teacher, you might need new glasses. Fiona hasn't even turned to the right page," a student quipped.

compliments feel a bit forced,"

was infamous for its underperformers, and the students were known for their cheeky attitudes. They weren't shy about challenging a teacher, with smirks plastered on

met their match-the chemistry teacher, known for

It was brimming with chemical equations, even problems they hadn't covered

The chemistry teacher couldn't

Fiona's book? Her understanding seemed deeper than even the best of Class A, yet

a so-called underachiever from Class 19 actually outdoing

of the class rankings. How

get this book?" the chemistry teacher asked, pointing to the detailed notes." don't remember teaching you these formulas. How on earth did you figure

up, leaning back with a chilled-out vibe, her

it really that tough?"

statement! Such

teacher squinted,

the possibility of song.

but