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

Chapter 1854

"He's not dead, but it's basically the same thing," Jackson said.

Fiona perked up instantly, swinging around to sit cross-legged in front of him, eyes bright with curiosity, like she was all ears for a secret.

Jackson couldn't help but smile at how serious she looked.

"Josie made such a big move, only to end up dead so easily-it just seems like such a waste. You mentioned Josie had some sort of connection with Amy, right? I remember Amy a little. Back when we first got to the States, we even had dinner together. She was super friendly, really easy to talk to, but I always got the feeling she could handle herself. Honestly, I think her skills might be as good as yours."

That caught Fiona off guard. She'd never seen Amy as someone who could fight. From everything she'd noticed, Amy had never slipped up or shown any signs.

Or maybe she just hadn't been paying close enough attention.

Jackson saw the confusion on her face and explained, "Remember that dinner? Someone started causing trouble at the door and you went to handle it. While you were gone, a cup of hot tea tipped over in front of Amy. By all rights, it should've shattered and burned her, but she caught it—fast. Didn't spill a single drop."

really blame herself for missing that. She'd been away from the table, the place was

be pretty powerful," Fiona said. "And they definitely don't want us coming

reached over, ruffled her hair, and pulled her into his arms. "Don't worry about it. If Amy tries anything,

be true, but it feels weird to just

absentmindedly twirled a strand of her hair between his fingers. Fiona must have been more tired than

peaceful face and couldn't help but

He just didn't want Fiona getting caught up in something so messy

to be the happiest, most carefree girl in the world. He'd never let her

her back to the bedroom, tucked her in, and then worked late into

Fiona woke up to an empty bed. She checked her phone— eight

into

but the moment she saw breakfast