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I thought we'd snagged a dark horse, but it turned out to be dead weight. If they were part of Team Austenberg, they'd be livid and ready to tear Flora apart.
When Kruz, Adrian, and the rest showed up at the event venue, they overheard competitors from various countries talking about Flora's bold move in the exam hall.
They exchanged bewildered glances.
"Are they talking about our Flora?"
"Seems like it."
After a round of incredulous looks, they came to one conclusion: Flora was something else.
Despite never having participated in a medical competition, they had never heard of anyone daring to sleep during the contest. Just for that sheer audacity, they couldn't help but admire Flora.
"Listen, when Flora gets here, don't even think about mentioning the competition, okay?"
Since Flora didn't do well, she was probably already in a lousy mood. They were there to cheer her up, not to drag her down with bad memories.
"Relax, we've got it."
Being a bunch of privileged slackers, they knew all too well the feeling of bombing an exam and wouldn't dream of rubbing it in Flora's face. If only they'd known about Flora's struggles earlier, they could've shared some of their survival tips—like when in doubt, pick the shortest options if there are three long ones, and vice versa; or just always go with B.
"Will you guys knock it off?" Kruz nudged them with his knee. "That's my Flora! Mine! You all are way too comfortable calling her 'Flora.'"
"Mr. Kruz, you need to get a grip. Flora isn't just yours; she's everyone's Flora!"
"Exactly!"
"Hey, Flora's here!"
Adrian was the first to spot Flora approaching and called out. Instantly, the group rushed to greet her.
"Flora, are you tired? The exam was so long. You must be exhausted. Here, have some warm water; it's good for you."
"Flora, give me your backpack. I'll carry it for you."
"Flora, what do you feel like eating for lunch? Italian, American, or something else?"
The boys surrounded Flora, showering her with care and attention.
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