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

Chapter 1948

"You and Jackson! Wait-don't tell me you two are back together!"

Fiona popped the last piece of bread into her mouth and took a long sip of milk.

"Nope! You've got it all wrong..."

Jane let out a relieved sigh, clutching her chest for dramatic effect. "Thank god. You scared me for a second!"

But then Fiona set her glass down and looked up.

"We never actually broke up."

Jane stared at her. "Girl, sometimes I seriously want to strangle you."

"All that drama was just for show. Jackson and I had our reasons. You're literally the only person who knows the truth, so Jane, you have to promise me you won't tell anyone."

Fiona didn't even hesitate-she knew Jane was solid.

Jane's jaw dropped. She'd never imagined Fiona could keep something this big under wraps. And after all the gossip and drama, it was all just... fake?

have been pretending this whole time? You fooled all

shrugged. "Anyway, go change. We've got to meet

on

just heard. If these two had to keep such a big secret, it had to be serious. But she

was gone, Fiona quickly texted the contestant she'd planned to meet today. With that done, she

a sharp

can I talk to you for

"Come in."

bother to stand. She

and dropped to her knees in

eyes. "Mr. Connor, you picked me for the competition because you believed in me. I've worked so hard. Why are you taking away my

didn't spare her

had to admit the girl had great timing. The door was half open, and with her kneeling on the floor, anyone walking by would see this little scene. All it would take was one nosy person, and rumors would explode. The girl was clearly trying to use public pressure to squeeze Fiona into letting her

Fiona wasn't easily

let out a cold, dismissive laugh and

please, I'm begging you. Just give me one more chance," the