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.

started digging in, a ruckus broke out

quietest, but it had a great vibe and the food had that genuine American flavor, which is why they chose it in the

in the 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

this," Kimberly said, putting some beef in her

shrimp in her bowl, while Shelly, waiting for her turn, was disappointed to see

the Capital and still are here in the States," Nash quipped with

can you peel one for me too?" Shelly asked Tyler

got hands?" Tyler replied bluntly, not mincing

a twinge of irritation, she quickly composed herself and noticed some commotion

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

she could intervene, the door swung open,

telling you, this room was booked ages ago, and you can see they're already eating," the