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

Chapter 1682

This time, the second Woods brother just gave a slight smile, sipping his coffee without adding another word. There was a sharp glint in his eyes, a hint of something cold.

Fiona came down the stairs right then, catching the moment. From the first time she met the second Woods brother, she'd sensed he wasn't your average guy- there was definitely something mysterious about him.

But Jackson had been upfront with her. He filled her in on the second Woods brother's story as soon as she woke up. She found out he was originally from the Maple Grove branch of the Woods family but had been sent to the Capital as punishment by the old patriarch for some past mistakes. Jackson didn't have all the details, since it happened before he was born.

Even getting snippets was quite a feat, considering the Woods family's deep, secretive nature. Despite years of trying, Jackson's influence had never broken into the inner circle of the main branch. Those old-timers in the States were tough, holding onto power with a firm grip, even in their old age.

When Fiona came downstairs, Kimberly's face softened a bit, but only just.

"Fiona, you're up. Come, have a seat," Kimberly said with a gentle smile. "I asked Mary to whip up your favorite dishes, so make sure you eat plenty later."

with the air of a cheerful,

Woods brother leaned back on the couch, giving Fiona

girl Jackson brought back? She looks pretty young, but maybe Jackson's taste is

him a sharp look. She thought Scott might have finally learned his lesson, only to find him still lacking in tact. She added with a scoff, "Jackson is nothing like Gerald. Gerald's got a

notion of Jackson being naive

was considered naive, then there must

ties to the Stonnell family in

Fiona was pretty good at playing along. She looked up, popped a grape into her mouth, her cheeks puffed out like a cute

talking about," Fiona said, cracking open another pistachio and

at Fiona.

though her heart sank. Scott was

family in the States was indeed hers, her grandpa still alive and kicking. It seemed