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

Shelly had this natural way of fitting in, effortlessly greeting everyone with a warm smile as she nestled in next to Tyler. She leaned in a little closer, playing the part of the affectionate partner to a tee.

"Hey there, I'm Shelly," she chimed in, giving Tyler a look that said more than words before resting her head on his shoulder. Her smile didn't waver a bit. "I'm Tyler's future girlfriend."

That statement caught everyone off guard, leaving them momentarily speechless.

"What nonsense are you spouting! I never agreed to that. If you keep this up, you need to leave and stop bothering me," Tyler shot back, clearly annoyed.

His words hit home, and Shelly quieted down, though she still flirted with Tyler, just not as boldly claiming the future girlfriend title.

Fiona checked her watch; Jackson hadn't shown up yet, but Kimberly had arrived.

"Let's eat, Jackson might be running late," Kimberly suggested, and with everyone's stomachs growling, there were no objections.

as they started digging in, a ruckus broke

and the food had that genuine American flavor, which is why

group was pretty new to the States, even Kimberly and Jackson. They'd never been here before due to past tensions with the main branch of the

said, putting some beef in

shrimp in her bowl, while Shelly,

it back in the Capital and still are here in the States," Nash quipped with a mischievous grin,

you peel one for me too?" Shelly asked Tyler

Tyler replied bluntly, not

felt a twinge of irritation, she quickly composed herself and noticed some commotion at the door of

fuming, so these uninvited guests were just what she needed to vent her

swung open, and a server was shoved

room was booked ages ago, and