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

For a moment, Amy was at a loss for words. Frustrated, she gave herself a gentle tap on the forehead. Why couldn't she just keep her cool? What was the big deal? Staying calm wouldn't have killed her!

And then there was Shelly, always knowing how to get under her skin. Oh, she'd remember this. The next chance she got, she'd make sure to put Shelly in her place. That woman was just too much.

"Uh... I'm not usually like this..." Amy said, casting a careful glance at Fiona, hoping her eyes wouldn't give away her true feelings.

"What's going on?" Fiona asked, finally looking up after finishing her shrimp, her face a picture of innocence. "Did something happen?"

"No, nothing happened," Amy quickly replied, brushing it off.

As long as Fiona didn't dislike her, she was fine with that. She enjoyed her own company anyway. This meal had been more fun than she'd had in ages.

Jackson showed up just as they were about to finish, looking a bit worn out. You could tell he was beat, and Fiona felt a twinge of sympathy for him.

were leaving, Jane and her crew were also on their way out. To dodge any more drama, she made sure to wait

scared of someone from New York? Seriously, where's your backbone?" one of her friends

this isn't like you. You're tight with Lizzy and yet scared of someone from New York? Doesn't add up. Even if she's some kind of prodigy, here in the States, it's about power. How can one

should stop hanging out with you, Jane. Don't want to be the butt of jokes. But hey, if you want, we can teach that Fiona a lesson She's pretty cute; maybe we could have some fun. You put in a good word for me with Lizzy, and who knows, maybe

family is really on the up and up. Who wouldn't want to be connected

their praise, but the idea that she

her hands,

no problem. If you can handle Fiona, I'll make sure you

buzzed through the group, and they were all ready

were. These guys could probably handle

you think her last name, Howard, means she's tied to the Stonnell family?" a