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

Mrs. Kidd froze for a second, but her smile returned just as quickly. She took the fresh waffle fries from Jane, grinning from ear to ear.

"Well, in that case, why don't you go upstairs and get yourself cleaned up? Look at you, all messy. With that flour on your face, anyone would think you'd just escaped a disaster."

Jane pouted and clung to her grandmother's arm. “Grandma, you can't say that! I got like this making snacks for Fiona. Besides, Fiona would never think I look bad."

Honestly, Mrs. Kidd wasn't wrong. Jane smelled like grease from head to toe. She definitely needed a change of clothes.

her stepmom and Carson were still

Just as she stood up, Jane remembered standing outside, bawling like the world was ending.

The crying outside only got louder, and Jane finally snapped. She yelled toward the door, “What are you crying about? If you want to die, go do it somewhere else! Don't bring your drama in here first thing in the morning. Can you stop already?"

Mrs. Kidd took Jane's hand, her tone turning serious. "Jane, you're the Kidd family's pride. Our future depends on you. Once your father's verdict comes down, send those two to the family chapel. As the Kidd family's heir, don't get involved with them. Their status isn't even worth your time, let alone your anger."

couldn't shake her

would be arriving any minute, and if she saw those two,

the couch beside

they are. Carson didn't come home all night-who knows where he was messing around. Now he's collapsed outside, and get this-he's missing

Kidd, ever composed, immediately caught on and

he lose a finger just

knows? Maybe he got into trouble and someone

it to himself.

bring them in. I want to see for myself.

lose your

to the maids, "Well? Go bring those two embarrassments inside

Jane was good at so many things, but patience just wasn't one of them. She could never hold back when

his mother were brought into the