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

In the car.

"The Jones family is way too full of themselves. Karter was so mad he could hardly eat!" Kruz vented, then sighed, "But honestly, when it comes to the Reyes going up against the Jones, it's a losing battle..."

"Karter really cares about the Reyes racing team. If it falls apart, that would be a real shame..."

Flora listened quietly, her fingers tapping lightly on her lap, lost in thought.

***

The news of the Jones provoking the Reyes and then retreating like whipped dogs spread like wildfire across Lone Island. Everyone knew about the long-standing feud between the Jones and the Reyes and disapproved of the Jones' antics. Seeing them humiliated brought a lot of joy, and folks were openly mocking them.

When Zachary caught wind of the ridicule, he was livid.

"Bryce, I want you to crawl and beg for forgiveness!"

Today might have been Connor's lucky break, but the Reyes won't always have luck on their side.

At the upcoming race, Zachary planned to pay back today's embarrassment tenfold!

And that woman...

She was a piece of work too! If she hadn't spoken up, Connor wouldn't have touched him. Everyone talks about how much Connor dotes on her, but there's always a limit. When that day comes, she'll regret crossing him!

The next morning.

Flora woke up and headed downstairs, glancing around and not spotting Raul. Curious, she asked Henrik, who was sitting next to Ethan, "Hey, where's Dad?"

"Dad left early, said he was heading to see Karter."

"Oh," Flora nodded.

"Come on, grab some breakfast."

Connor emerged from the kitchen, balancing milk and breakfast in his hands.

Flora made her way to the dining table and sat down.

"Wow, I want some too!"

Kruz, still half-asleep, stumbled downstairs. Seeing the spread on the table made his eyes light up. He rushed over and grabbed a

nov

sandwich, ready to dig in.

Connor swatted his hand away, "Yours is in the kitchen. Go get it yourself."

"Hehe, alright!"

Even after being scolded, Kruz wasn't upset and merrily went to grab his breakfast. His brother had remembered to save him some; what a champ!

"Next time you wake up this late, don't bother saving him any!" Amanda and Ethan said as they walked in from the garden. "Look at the time, you might as well have lunch."

Ethan nodded in agreement.

"Mom, you're playing favorites! Flora just got up too, why don't you say anything to her?"

"Do you really think you and Flora are the same?" Amanda retorted, "Your sister-in-law works hard all day; it's only fair she gets to sleep in." "Girls need their beauty sleep to stay fresh!" Ethan chimed in.

Kruz rolled his eyes. It was always favoritism!

With a sandwich in his mouth, he shrugged on his coat and headed out. Amanda eyed him, "Where are you off to now?"

"My dear Mrs. Mercer, your beloved son isn't up to any mischief. Adrian needs me for something, so I'm heading out."

Maybe after that whole mess with

the Jones, Adrian decided to get serious. He texted Kruz early, saying they were going to practice racing until they drop! This is the property of Nô-velDrama.Org.

Kruz had to see it for himself!

Amanda smirked, knowing her son too well. He was probably just going to race.

But given the Reyes racing team had an important race coming up, she didn't stop Kruz.

The Reyes team might be on the brink of disbanding, so let them have their fun while they can.

Connor sat across from Flora, watching her eat with a gentle smile. "Once you're done, I'll take you to the hospital for your check-up."

Just as Flora was about to say "okay," her phone buzzed on the table.