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.

still feeling pleased with herself when Tyler shot

I need your help

"Sure. What is it?"

tell you in a few days. I'll have to take some time

"No problem."

they talked, Tyler steered the car into the school parking lot. As soon as they got out, Fiona noticed

definitely up, and they

the more intense the stares became. When they finally walked in, Fiona was stunned:

of them had a clue what was happening. Fiona took her seat, but the girls who used to beg her

you all just begging Fiona to teach you self- defense? Now you're all blaming her because of

voice belonged to Alice-Fiona recognized her right away. Just a few days ago, Alice had gotten caught cheating at

help but wonder. If anything, Alice should hate her. Why was she suddenly defending her? What had changed while she'd been away

up being the only one willing to stick up for her?