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

Though Allen's endorsement got nixed, thankfully, things hadn't gone completely haywire.

The whole mess hadn't reached the point where everyone was buzzing about it. When Fiona dashed to the hospital after school, she found Erica and her family holed up in the dean's office. Even with decent soundproofing, you could still catch the echoes of Erica's family shouting from a distance.

Fiona frowned, clearly not thrilled, with Tyler and Nash by her side. Jackson was supposed to show up sooner, but a surprise data breach at Woods Corporation had him caught up. Even Kimberly, who was chilling in the Bahamas, had to grab the first flight back.

"If your hospital doesn't fess up today, I'll just drop dead right here. Let's see how you handle that!"

"Is there no law anymore? Isn't there someone in charge here? Is this how your General Hospital runs? It's downright disgusting and shameful!"

Nash listened to the commotion, the sharp scent of disinfectant and alcohol filling the air, only adding to his growing frustration.

His clenched fist almost went past Fiona, but she held him back just in time, preventing any further chaos.

her phone, her voice clear and firm.

a step away from pushing open the door to confront Erica and her family. Some things needed to be

low voice came through the phone: "I have nothing to do

is yours, to protect you and Woods Corporation, I'll have

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quickly hung up. Just as she about to open the door,

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medical skills issue and covering for Allen, then Allen's old scandals might look like deliberate schemes. The authorities would then have a reason to blacklist Allen, and Woods Corporation would face scrutiny. With any excuse, the