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.

phone, her voice clear and firm. "I'll ask you one

from pushing open the door to confront Erica and

came through the phone: "I have nothing to do with her. We're just relatives,

family keeps saying the kid is yours, to protect you and Woods Corporation, I'll have to get the dean to do a paternity

my name, even if

the answer she needed, Fiona quickly hung up. Just as

her, saying,

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be

doorknob. She hesitated for a few seconds,

up your 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