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

The second the Kidd family heard "Golden Glow," they all knew exactly what was going on.

Jane was the first to react-she whipped out her phone and checked her bank account. One look at the balance and she lost it, letting out a sharp scream.

She jumped up, stormed over to Carson, and kicked him hard.

“Tell me—where did all the company's money go?" she demanded, her eyes wild

with anger.

That money was supposed to save the Kidd family. Now it was all gone, and it felt like Carson had just sucked the life out of everyone. She'd worked herself to the bone for that cash-endless nights drinking with clients, putting up with their jokes and wandering hands-just to scrape together enough to keep them afloat. And now Carson had blown through all her hard-earned money. How could she not be furious?

Jane's stepmother rushed over, shoving Jane aside and putting herself between her son and Jane's anger.

"Jane, what's gotten into you? Carson's already been through enough—what more do you want? He even broke his finger! Whatever he spent couldn't have been that much. His usual expenses are just a few thousand. If it's really that important, I'll pay you back."

nearly fainted from rage. Did her stepmother really think

been five thousand, Jane wouldn't have said a word. But this was five million—money she was supposed

Kidd family had fallen apart. Their suppliers and business partners dropped them one by one.

the money she'd fought so hard for was gone just like that. Her head spun, and she stumbled

was way too old

down and rest for a minute." Mrs. Kidd hurried over to steady her, then called out to the maid, "Bring Miss Jane some

had time to sit

if you don't come up with that five million today, you'll see what happens!" she yelled. "You pay it back! I'm telling you all, if I don't have my five million by the end of the day, one of you is going to jail, and the other can go work in a club until you've made it all back.

and calm down." Mrs. Kidd gently set the bowl in front of

soup like she wasn't sure if it was a trap. After a moment, she took a couple sips. The anger in her eyes cooled,

going to take their side

Kidd forced a big, cheery smile and patted

family. There's no taking sides. Family shouldn't