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

Jane didn't say anything. She just stood there, watching Jean.

She honestly didn't know if she should trust her or not.

"Ms. Jane, you can go back first. I'll finish up here and come back later," Jean called out without turning around. She kept scrubbing the floor and wiping down the tables, going over every spot again and again. Only when everything was spotless did she finally pick up her bucket and walk away.

By then, Jane had already left the stage. She stood a little distance away, still watching Jean. Something about all of this felt off, like the world had tilted a little.

She took a deep breath, gave Jean one last look, and then turned to leave.

Back in her room, Jane told Fiona everything. Fiona barely reacted just a soft "mm" as if that was enough.

Jane frowned. Even Fiona was acting strange.

"Fiona, do you still think Jean's suspicious?"

“Shouldn't I?” Fiona shot back, her voice calm and steady.

That one question left Jane at a loss for words.

"Just go get some rest for now," Fiona said. "I'll take care of it. There's medicine on the table-bring it with you and make sure you take some. And remember what I said: don't eat or drink anything that's already been opened, even if it's something you started yourself and didn't finish."

really get it, but she nodded

her mouth, and

say something, but in

even

Jane left, Fiona stared at her phone,

of

to run into someone here who looked

with Team

a little tighter, her fingers tracing the

course, that's exactly when Tyler called. Fiona's face instantly went blank,

"What's up?" she answered.

tense. "We intercepted her, but... she looks exactly like

completely thrown. What were they supposed to do, kidnap Amy

"Show her the evidence. Once she calms down, set up a video call with me." She glanced out at the ocean. "And don't

"Got it."

better than to

a long time ago to just follow

leaned back on the couch and closed her

island, this