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

"Aunt Julie, let me introduce you to Fiona, the one who gave Nash a good punch earlier."

But Ms. Ashley quickly brushed her off and, with enthusiasm, stepped forward to grab Fiona's hand like she had just found her long-lost daughter. "Oh wow, Fiona! What a surprise to bump into you here."

Fiona smiled back, "Hey, sis."

Nash and Louise's eyes widened in disbelief.

Fiona called Ms. Ashley "sis"? And Ms. Ashley, who hadn't shown Louise any warmth the entire way, was now all cozy with Fiona!

"Mom, you two know each other?" Nash was taken aback.

"Of course we do," Ms. Ashley chuckled. "You little rascal, let me tell you, I really like Fiona. If you ever try to mess with her, you'll have me to deal with." "Oh, wait." She paused, correcting herself, "Not that you'd have the guts to mess with Fiona anyway."

Nash: "..

"Fiona, if Nash ever causes you trouble again, just go ahead and sock him one, just don't go too far!"

Ms. Ashley spoke with such conviction that Robert and the others couldn't help but smirk.

To anyone not in the know, it seemed like Fiona was Ms. Ashley's own daughter.

They glanced at Nash with some sympathy, realizing his low standing in the family.

Watching the friendly exchange between Ms. Ashley and Fiona, Louise felt a chill run down her spine-this was nothing like she had imagined...

"Alright, alright, let's stop standing around and go grab some dinner," Ms. Ashley said cheerfully. "This is actually the first time Fiona and I are having a meal together." Ms. Ashley quickly led Fiona into the Golden Hotel.

The manager immediately approached, "Mrs. Woods."

He greeted her respectfully and then glanced at her side, and when he spotted Fiona, his eyes nearly popped out of his head! "The-the-the-"

Miss!

Fiona gave him a look, and he swallowed the rest of his words instantly! He was stunned.

He'd heard rumors that the Miss was in Cedarvale, but he'd never had the chance to meet her. Why

she so chummy with Mrs. Ma

from the Woods family???

"The what?" Ms. Ashley frowned, puzzled by the manager's reaction.

Sweating under Fiona's intense gaze, the manager finally managed to stammer out, "Nothing, nothing at all."

He laughed nervously, wiping the sweat from his brow.

"Let me take you upstairs."

The manager personally led the way, treating them with the utmost respect.

He took them straight to the largest suite on the top floor.

Not only could they eat there, but it also had pool tables and karaoke, perfect for some fun.

Ms. Ashley was even more

bewildered; the manager's behavior was odd enough today, but taking them to the top floor of the Golden Hotel was unheard of.

The top floor was usually off-limits to the public, reserved for Golden Hotel staff. Why break the norm and bring them up here today?

"Ahem." The manager scratched his

nose, "Mrs. Woods brought quite the

entourage today, and the suites below might not be enough, so'l

thought I'd take the liberty of bringing you all up here."

This explanation seemed a bit shaky, and Ms. Ashley's frown deepened.

Eager to avoid any slip-ups, the manager quickly excused himself to prepare some delicious dishes for Fiona.