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

As he made his way to the bottom of the secret chamber, he realized that all her close friends had met a tragic end, leaving her haunted by nightmares for days. Thankfully, Jasmine was spared, likely because of the intimidating reputation of the Bryant family, which kept trouble at bay.

The Bryant family matriarch had always been fond of her, showering her with affection, helping to shield her childhood from being completely overshadowed by nightmares. Over time, she pulled back from others, talking only to Jasmine, though not with the same warmth as before.

Jasmine knew this was a deep-seated issue for her, one of the reasons she had been so hesitant to return to the States. But now, she had no other choice.

Fiona pulled herself together, booked the earliest first-class flight for the next morning, and took a leave of absence from Keaton. Back in her dorm, she lay silently in bed. Her three roommates, aware of her mood, kept quiet, not daring to upset Fiona any further.

They wanted to keep the peace and hoped to ask Fiona for study tips someday.

The room fell silent. As the night wore on, everyone else was fast asleep, but Fiona tossed and turned, unable to find rest. She couldn't remember the last time she'd been this sleepless.

The plane finally touched down on American soil, and Fiona took a deep breath, finding the air here unpleasantly polluted.

If it weren't for Jasmine, she probably wouldn't have come back.

As soon as she got off the plane, Jasmine spotted her and whisked her into the car. Fiona noticed her eyes were red, with streaks of dried tears on her face, and handed her a tissue from her pocket.

"Dry your eyes, then tell me about Grandma," she said, her tone icy ever since the plane landed.

"Fiona, I'm so sorry," Jasmine said, her voice catching, struggling to get the words out.

"There's no need for apologies between us."

Jasmine gripped the tissue tightly and began explaining the matriarch's condition.

Turns out, the matriarch always hadnoveldrama

a weak heart, and the recent chaos within the Bryant family only made matters worse. Someone had meddled with the Woods family business without permission The matriarch wanted to send someone to clear things up with Jackson, but the family's antics left her furious. At that time, Jasmine was in the Capital celebrating Fiona's birthday.

On the surface, the Bryant family members seemed compliant, but behind the scenes, they were shrewd, each unwilling to get their hands dirty. They suggested the family troublemaker should handle the mess, but he refused, letting the issue drag on-this was just the start.

The matriarch eventually fell into a coma after someone tampered with her food, drugging it, which left her unconscious. This unresolved matter weighed heavily on her.

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The Bryant family's stability in the States hinged entirely on the matriarch's strength. Many within the family were waiting for her to pass they could grab power which would lead to the family's downfall, something the matriarch desperately wanted to avoid.

After hearing Jasmine out, Fiona calmly replied, "I don't need the nitty-gritty of the Bryant family's affairs. You know I've always hated this high-society life."

The car sped along, and Fiona closed her eyes, pulling two candies from her pocket, unwrapping one for herself and popping the other into Jasmine's mouth.

"Look at you lately-you're nothing like your old lively self."