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

Flora couldn't help but steal a few more glances at him after he spoke. He had the same last name, Mo...

Did he say she reminded him of his sister?

Could her mom be connected to him somehow?

Flora mulled it over and decided to ask, testing the waters, "So, where's your sister now?"

Mason let out a gentle sigh, the sparkle in his eyes dimming with a hint of sadness.

Though he was past forty, he looked surprisingly young, like he was just in his early thirties-handsome and charming. Just the way he furrowed his brow was enough to make hearts flutter. "My sister... let's not go there. Although, she does have a kid about your age. Maybe you two will cross paths someday."

Hearing this, Flora's lips thinned, and her heart sank.

Her parents only had her.

The sister Mason mentioned had a child.

That ruled out her mom.

Flora felt a pang of disappointment as her hopes fizzled.

But then again, finding her might not be so simple.

"The cake I brought for my niece is getting cold! I gotta dash! She'll be mad if I don't!"

Mason felt the cake in his pocket cooling and quickly bundled it up, cutting the conversation short as he hurried off, wrapping it in his jacket.

He needed to get back fast!

He couldn't let his brother steal the spotlight!

After all, Tara seemed to favor his brother!

He was determined to win Tara over!

Heh, heh, heh!

...

Flora and her friends kept moving towards the Medical Hall.

Flora was still a bit down about her mom.

"Man, I'm so jealous of Tara. She's got it all-a great family, tons of talent, and the entire Roth family treats her like a princess."

Carly sighed with envy. Every woman in their world wished they could be Tara.

Jacob walked with his chin up, filled with pride!

Tara was his idol!

How could she not be amazing!

The Medical Hall was smack in the middle of the Martial World, and after about a half-hour walk, they finally arrived. "Not you guys again!"

A voice, dripping with frustration, called out!

Right at the entrance of the Medical Hall, they bumped into Teddy, who had just shown up too.

Teddy looked a mess.

His arm was in a sling, his face had

a massive bruise, and his nose was all crooked, making his whole face look wonky. Content belo

"Wow, what a coincidence! Didn't get enough last time, huh?"

Jacob burst out laughing at the sight of him. He just couldn't hold it in; it was too hilarious. "Laugh one more time, I dare you!"

Teddy was fuming. He'd been at a disadvantage earlier because Alan Roth had been there.

Now, with just Jacob, Carly, and Flora from the Mortal World around, he was ready to take them on! "What, you wanna throw down?"

Jacob rolled up his sleeves, ready for action. Even if he couldn't beat Teddy, he wasn't about to back down. "Who's causing trouble at the Medical Hall entrance!"

A clear and commanding voice rang out, as a strikingly dressed woman stepped forward. She was gorgeous, but her sharp eyes made her seem a bit intimidating.

"Sis!"

Seeing her, Teddy's spirits lifted, and he rushed over.

Sydney's face fell when she saw Teddy's condition and hurried to him, "Bro, what happened to you? Who did this?"

Teddy was too embarrassed to

admit he had been taken down by

Flora's brick and then had his arm twisted by Alan. Through gritted teeth, he said, "Sis, don't worry about how it happened. Just help me, it hurts so much."

"And-"Even in pain, he hadn't forgotten Flora and her friends: "You can't let these three into the Medical Hall!"