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

"Don't worry about it," Jackson said with a soft chuckle, leaving it at that.

Once they left Grandpa Woods' place, Jackson and Kimberly found their way through the Woods estate surprisingly unimpeded. It was much smoother this time, although the curious and puzzled looks from the family members followed them.

They headed straight to the house where their parents used to live. It had been left empty for a long time, but thankfully, a housekeeper had been keeping it clean. While the place looked old, it was bigger than other houses in the Woods family. With a bit of sprucing up, it could even outshine the main branch of the Woods in New York.

Kimberly searched the house carefully, just in case the old man had left any gadgets to keep an eye on them. They couldn't rule out the possibility.

Their thoroughness paid off when they found several dusty micro-cameras. They were clearly outdated, buried under layers of dust. After removing the batteries, they tossed them into the trash.

Meanwhile, some of the older Woods family members, aware that Jackson and Kimberly were back, were keen to keep an eye on them. But when they tried to fire up the old surveillance system, they found nothing but blank screens-the devices had been ditched.

Once settled, Jackson sent a reassuring message to Fiona.

she was getting comfy in her dorm, which was set up just like her old

the Fiona who aced the exams?" A girl with heavy makeup

Fiona nodded, acknowledging her.

she was almost knocked onto her

the same dorm, Fiona! How did you suddenly get so smart? did some digging, and you always seemed pretty average, even a bit of a rebel, getting into fights and all. Did you learn some secret tricks?

away to maintain a bit of space, brushing off the strong fragrance that

it a rest. It's clear

you getting too close," chimed another girl lounging nearby, munching on snacks, her tone dripping with disdain.

top student? I'm the

It's

the bed. "Sorry, I just don't like