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

But to the rest of the Woods family, this was a slap in the face. How could someone who was once considered a nobody suddenly become the celebrated eldest daughter and second son of the Woods family? Those who had grown up in the main branch had given their all-blood, sweat, and tears-without ever catching the old man's eye.

Jackson and Kimberly, what made them so special?

Jealousy and resentment clouded the minds of many. They channeled all their bitterness towards Jackson and Kimberly, knowing full well the family's rules. If they could oust these two, they could climb up to a pseudo-main branch status, much more prestigious than being sidelined as mere offshoots.

Jackson and Kimberly strolled inside, sharp as tacks, fully aware of Grandpa Woods' intentions. He was setting them up as the scapegoats.

Being new to the Woods clan meant they were the perfect pawns. Those who had been punished would direct their anger at them, and for the time being, both Jackson and Kimberly were caught in the thick of it.

Suddenly, Jackson's thoughts drifted to Fiona's gentle face. Meeting her now was out of the question; he didn't want the family's wrath to fall on her. He needed to shield his girl, make sure she wasn't caught up in this storm.

a world apart from the Capital branch-opulent beyond belief. It

pictured a man in his eighties or nineties,

did the math-he was thirty, and if his parents were alive, they'd be in their

kind of ageless

a stranger, he could easily pass

chin, his eyes twinkling with mischief. I'm not from your grandfather's era. Like you, I

and Kimberly pieced it all together. Back in the Capital, Fiona

flee when the head of the main branch died unexpectedly, and a new leader-the man standing

it all clicked into

those days are still around, living carefree lives. Some

Since we found that little jade pendant, the truth of those years is about to come