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

"Alright, Fiona. Good night."

As soon as the door clicked shut, Fiona crumpled to the floor. Was her carefully concealed secret about to be blown wide open?

She had picked this secluded spot precisely because it was miles away from the Woods family estate-somewhere Jackson would never connect to their family. But her brother's unexpected appearance had thrown her for a loop.

"Jasmine, do you think Jackson has known I've been living here all along?" Fiona asked, glancing up at Jasmine, doubt clouding her eyes. With Jackson's keen instincts, it was hard to believe he hadn't pieced it together.

"And so what if he knows? Your family's well-known; maybe it's better if he's aware. Besides, Jackson seems pretty dependable. It's not a big deal," Jasmine reassured.

Despite Jasmine's comforting words, Fiona's nerves were still rattled. She'd always played the part of the helpless little bunny in front of Jackson. If her true self was revealed, would he still trust her?

"Stop overthinking it. Jackson's seen more of the world than you can imagine. Whatever you're fretting about, he's probably already figured out. Plus, Jackson isn't one to sweat the small stuff. Just keep doing your thing."

Fiona didn't respond, just sighed and headed to the study, grabbing a magazine to toss in front of Jasmine.

by the Larkin family at the last

laughed it off. "That was just

got eyes on her there. Let me know if anything pops up. Also, you might want to tweak your

Fiona turned and retreated to

This one was a far cry from the previous

was becoming more

enough, Kimberly burst through the villa door. As soon as she heard Fiona

eyes fixed on the file. She hurried over, snatched

onto the coffee table and gripped his hand firmly. "I don't care about Fiona's past or if she's 'goodenough' for you. I'm telling

small, amused smile, handing the file back to Kimberly. "Go on, take a

Fiona's. Quite the pricey place, and if it was really hers,

was a lot

bought this villa as

Fiona's got skills," Kimberly said, grinning like she'd struck

scoop you wanted on Zoe