Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life novel Chapter 1099

Rafael took a sip and immediately realized it was hot. He frowned. He always preferred drinking cold water, even in winter, but Kaylee, in her quirky way, insisted on giving him warm water. Such a busybody. Deserved to be pushed around. Rafael sneered and tossed the cup into the trash can. …

Kruiz had returned to Lone Island, and with the University of Maple Grove on winter break, Flora found herself with nothing to do except wait for the New Year. She spent her days sleeping in until she woke up naturally, then cuddling and hanging out with Connor. The town was alive with a festive spirit, filled with the anticipation of the New Year.

There were only seven days left until the New Year and just seventeen days until Flora’s twentieth birthday. Connor was counting down the days, secretly pulling out their family registry.

On New Year's Eve, the Irving family was buzzing with excitement. Flora’s hands were sore from all the red envelopes she received, and Cecelia was in the same boat, struggling to carry all of hers. Raul, Henrik, and Connor were busy in the kitchen.

Outside, fireworks and firecrackers were going off non-stop. Cecelia was busy collecting digital blessings on her phone, while Flora was messaging Crimson. That woman, spending New Year's at a bar looking for a male escort. Classic Crimson.

Crimson: Hey Flora, the guys here are top-notch, abs to die for. Want a peek? I'll send you some pics, and next time I'll take you with me! My treat, you’ll have a blast.

Flora: …

Crimson: You’re almost twenty, time to see what the world has to offer. [smirk]

Flora could imagine her in a low-cut red bodycon dress, flaunting her assets. She typed with a sigh: Connor’s right next to me.

There was silence on the other end. Three seconds later.

[Crimson retracted a message and playfully said, “What a cutie.”]

Flora was both amused and a bit annoyed. In the midst of their lively chat, Mr. Tanner called.

“Happy New Year, Flora!”