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

Fiona didn't jump to answer. She just gave a quick glance and then lowered her eyes, clearly lost in her own thoughts.

"Fiona, you've just come back. Why don't you take a breather? The Stonnell family has been through a lot of changes these past few years. I'll fill you in when the time's right."

"No need to wait for the right time-let's get it all out in the open now," Fiona cut in, not missing a beat.

The older woman's face momentarily darkened, but she quickly covered it with a forced smile.

"Fiona, over the years, the Stonnell family's had some serious financial setbacks. This partnership with the Woods family is make-or-break for us. We can't afford any slip-ups. Jackson's the one they're interested in, so there's no point in us getting caught up in this mess."

Mess? Fiona was fuming inside. These people sure had some nerve.

know it's not that simple-it's more like the money's been lining your pockets. Even if you don't want to give it back, trust me, I'll find a way to get it from you, with interest. I might be just one person, seemingly all alone, but why

down, saying, "Trying to

turned and walked out of the Stonnell

After all, these people had been deeply entrenched for decades, and

for those two who had died, well, they

headed straight to meet up with Jasmine hear Center College. The area was bustling, making it hard for anyone to follow or snap photos. Her return had certainly stirred up quite the

that had unfolded recently. But when Tyler's name came up, a noticeable blush crept over her cheeks, and she couldn't help but pause now and

noticed but kept

mock Seriousness, "Tyler's doing pretty well for himself, huh? Winning over someone like Shelly from

even listening?" Jasmine was