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

"Hey, big brother! I'm off to school, so take care and don't forget to call me," Fiona said, hopping out of the car and disappearing into the crowd.

Jackson was still in a bit of a daze. Did Fiona actually just kiss him?

His right cheek still felt warm from where her lips had been, and it was like he was dreaming. Fiona's lips were soft and gentle, leaving a warm and cozy feeling that lingered.

He found himself smiling, a soft light in his eyes. Even the upcoming business trip overseas felt like a sure thing now; nothing could stop him.

He was determined to give Fiona an amazing life and solve the mystery of his parents' deaths. He wanted to make Fiona the happiest and most beautiful girl in the world.

Back at the dorm, Fiona walked in on Yvenne and the others in the middle of a heated chat about Allen. As soon as Fiona entered, the three girls exchanged looks and went quiet.

They all knew about the past rumors involving Allen and Fiona, which Jackson had personally helped put to rest. Now, Allen had moved to a new entertainment company under the Bryant Group, and there were wild allegations about him fathering a child and inappropriate behavior with a minor. The Bryant Group's silence only added fuel to the fire online.noveldrama

Meanwhile, Fiona had been racking up praise at school for her grades, and all the nasty comments from before had vanished. Now, the same classmates who used to ignore her were eagerly seeking her study tips.

To avoid any drama, her dorm mates kept their distance, not wanting to stir up trouble. Everyone knew about Fiona's close friendship with Allen, but they didn't dare bring it up, knowing it wasn't their place.

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Fiona didn't pay them any mind. She tossed her backpack onto her bed, grabbed her toiletries, and headed to the bathroom. The scandal with Allen was beyond her control, especially with the Bryant family involved, so she had to be careful.

Jasmine was a true friend; over the years, others had let her down, but never Jasmine. Their trust was rock solid.

Fiona's unexpected return made the other three girls retreat to their beds. Only Yvenne stayed in her chair, her eyes flicking around before she pulled the others into a group chat to carry on their gossip.

Yvenne: Do you think Allen's really like that? If not, why hasn't Fiona said

anything? Especially since the Bryant Group used to back him. Why haven't they cleared things up?

Dormmate A: It's possible. I heard all of Allen's gigs are canceled, and he's stuck at home. Is it house arrest or something?

Dormmate B. Who knows? We're

just guessing. I'd rather not go there. I used to love Allen. His songs were amazing, it's hard to believe he'd end up like this. And the girl in those photos-she's not exactly a looker. If she were prettier, there wouldn't be such an uproar online.