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

Chapter 1877

Fiona glanced up at Tyler, surprised by how sharp his sense of smell was.

Her own nose was pretty good, and she hadn't picked up any heavy perfume in the study, but the truth was clear-someone had been hiding there.

"You noticed it too?" Fiona grinned, her voice light. She pulled a small spray bottle from her bag, gave it a quick spritz inside the car, and turned to Tyler. "Can you tell what's in this?"

Tyler kept his eyes on the road, but he inhaled thoughtfully. After a moment, he said, “Osmanthus, jasmine, blue rose... and there's another flower I can't quite figure out."

"Hyacinth," Fiona offered.

"That's it. Hyacinth."

Fiona's eyes lit up like she'd struck gold. Finally-someone who could actually appreciate her newest perfume experiment.

feeling pleased with herself when Tyler shot her a quick sideways look.

I need

"Sure. What is it?"

to take some time

"No problem."

As soon as they got out, Fiona noticed a

was definitely up, and

the stares became. When they finally walked in, Fiona was stunned: the room was packed, every seat taken. The usual noise

girls who used to beg her for self-defense lessons now stared at

on, that's enough! Weren't you all just begging Fiona to teach you self- defense? Now you're

belonged to Alice-Fiona recognized her right away. Just a few days ago, Alice had gotten caught cheating at the design competition and ended up in the nurse's

should hate her. Why was she suddenly defending her? What had changed while she'd been

end up being the only one willing to stick up for her? Sometimes, life really