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

Someone in the crowd suddenly blurted something out, and just like that, every pair of eyes landed on the girl who'd spoken.

Because the online voting was totally transparent, everyone could see the numbers ticking up in real time. Out of all the contestants, this girl's votes were skyrocketing the fastest. She was obviously the top contender, and most people figured she'd be the one to finally beat Jane. No one expected her to get accused of vote-rigging.

Fiona didn't even look at her. Instead, she just motioned for Jane to keep reading out the results.

"I told you, Fiona's not as nice as she seems. But you still trust her," the girl's desk mate whispered, rolling her eyes.

She'd always been tight with Amy, and whenever there was a chance to go after Fiona, she was first in line.

"You worked so hard and did everything by the book, but now they're calling you a cheater. That sucks. But honestly, don't take it to heart. The final say is theirs, and even if you wanted to make a scene, what would it change? They're not scared of you at all."

you keep acting like Fiona's some kind of hero. I can't

Fiona and Jane at the front of the room. All this talk about Fiona's self-defense classes-wasn't it just

learn,

enough. If Fiona wanted to play games, then she'd call her out right here,

at Fiona, who sat at the computer in front of the projector. Her voice rang out clear and fierce. "I have never rigged the votes for my design, and have never cheated.

sounded so righteous that you'd almost want to

at the podium but still chose to trust Fiona. If Fiona said

out of her way to defend herself why wasn't Fiona

you say anything? Are you

to Fiona, clearly ready