Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life novel Chapter 398

"Then just leave."

The tension in the air was thick, like a storm was about to break.

Flora cleared her throat and said, "Connor, I haven't eaten yet. I'm starving."

Connor's voice softened, "Let me check the fridge. How about I whip up something for you?"

Flora smiled and nodded, "That sounds wonderful."

"Ray, come with me."

Connor grabbed Ray and headed downstairs.

Ray followed reluctantly, and as they reached the door, he couldn't help but turn his head, "Aisha, keep playing your games."

Feeling a bit better after that jab, he followed Connor to the kitchen.

Leaning against the doorframe, he watched Connor expertly tie an apron and start pulling out ingredients. Frowning, Ray said, "Don't spoil Flora too much, or she'll walk all over you."

Connor shot him a sideways glance, "Just because you're unhappy doesn't mean you should mess with my relationship with Flora."

"Honestly, you'd be better off dead."

"Quit it, and help me peel this garlic." Connor handed him a whole bulb.

"I don't know how," Ray said, his face blank.

Connor: "…"

...

Upstairs, in the room.

Flora and Aisha were having a light chat.

Neither of them was particularly talkative, but their conversation flowed easily without any awkward pauses.

Aisha's phone buzzed, and she frowned slightly as she read the message.