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

"All right, boss, you can relax. We've been doing this for years we know exactly what to do."

No one bothered to say anything else. Everyone knew the routine: rough the guy up, then dump him right at the Kidd family's front door. As soon as that was done, their job was finished.

And as for the severed finger? The folks at Golden Glow would clean it up and display it in the glass case at reception, like a trophy for everyone to see.

Anyone who'd ever been to Golden Glow knew how it worked-one look at the display, and you could tell someone had broken the rules again.

The next morning, chaos broke out at the Kidd estate. Jane's stepmother nearly fainted over and over when she saw what had happened to her precious son.

Since Fiona was coming by today, Jane skipped the office. She woke up early and got busy in the kitchen, remembering how much Fiona loved her homemade waffle fries. This was the perfect chance to make a big batch for her to take home.

Who knew if there'd be time for things like this in the future?

"Who did this? Who the hell hurt my son like this?!"

her face

her cheeks-she looked

such a fuss? It's way too

to wipe the flour off her hands before yelling from the living room at the commotion outside. The moment she spotted Carson in her stepmother's arms,

shout caught Mrs.

had just been her stepmother making a scene, Mrs. Kidd wouldn't have cared.

going on? It's one thing after

stepped in front of her, blocking

outside right now. Why don't you go sit in the living room? I'll tell you what happened

she let Jane and the maid guide her

some waffle fries this morning. Let me bring

a soft spot for Jane. Watching her bring out a plate of golden, crispy fries-nibbling one herself-she couldn't help

this, she was trying to win Fiona over. Was she at it

work today. Are you expecting someone?" Mrs. Kidd saw right through