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

"What's the deal with the Woods? Last I checked, the Bryants and the Woods were close-it's not just an alliance; they're practically family. What's your secret agenda?" Shelly's eyes danced with mischief, her grin growing wider with every word.

"Your sister's been with the Woods for ages and still no son. The Bryant-Woods connection is hanging by a thread. Jasmine, are you planning to swoop in and take advantage? Don't do anything silly, okay?"

"Can you just zip it already?" Jasmine finally snapped. She was at her wit's end with Shelly's endless prattle.

"Did I strike a nerve?" Shelly teased, refusing to let up.

Jasmine grabbed the bandage from Shelly, holding one end between her teeth as she tied a knot over her cut. Once done, she wasted no time in shoving Shelly out.

But Shelly wasn't one to give up easily. She wedged her foot in the door, grinning cheekily. "So, what's up with you and Tyler? Got a thing for him? If not, I sure do. If you're not keen, let me take a shot."

Jasmine slammed the door shut with a bang, cutting Shelly's words off mid- banter.

family matters with Tyler. Last night's stealth mission to the Woods' estate revealed they were scheming against Jackson, plus they'd tracked down Fiona's parents. It seemed like they were

at bay. Her parents were legends back in the day, even the Woods had to show them

...

managed to throw a wrench in the Woods and Stonnell

caught off guard by their unexpected arrival.

lot of nerve coming back! You owe me my son's life!" the

raising an eyebrow as she looked the woman up and down with disdain. "And just who do you think you

her boldness. Fiona stepped up to the woman, grabbed her by the neck, and flung her to the ground with fœce. She then pressed her foot onto the woman's face,causing her to spit blood

family member acting all high and mighty? Did you

around

voice rang

a flick of her wrist, Fiona ended the woman's life right there in the