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

“Wow, so you’re older than all of us!” Jillian chimed in, instantly friendly. She pulled open a drawer, took out a pack of cookies, and handed them to Flora. “Here, my mom made these. They’re really good, and I’ve got enough for everyone!” 

“Thanks.” 

Out of nowhere, Jillian asked, “What were your SAT scores to get into the University of Maple Grove?” 

Cynthia scratched her head. “Not great, just 683.” 

Eilies glanced over at Jillian and said, “702.” 

“In our dorm, Jillian’s got the highest score, with a 725!” Cynthia turned to Flora. “What about you?” 

“Um…” Flora thought for a moment. “Just average.” NôvelDrama.Org (C) content.

Jillian’s eyes narrowed slightly with a hint of disdain. Can’t even share her SAT score? Must have been really low. 

After that, Flora headed off to take a shower. 

Cynthia watched Flora walk away, envy in her eyes. “Our new roommate is so pretty, and she’s so pale and slim.” 

Eilies didn’t hold back. “If you ate less, you could be that pale and slim too.” 

Cynthia and Eilies had been neighbors since they were kids and had gone to the same schools all their lives. She was used to Eilies’s teasing by now. 

“I don’t know why, but she seems familiar. What did she say her name was? Flora?” 

Cynthia pondered, chin in hand. Suddenly her eyes widened, and she turned to Eilies, almost frozen. 

“The national top scorer! Flora! Is it her?” 

“…If I’m not mistaken, yes,” Eilies realized too. 

Cynthia almost shrieked with excitement. “Oh my gosh, what luck to have the national top scorer as a roommate!” 

Jillian paused in her organizing. 

The national top scorer, Flora, was someone she knew of. The terms ‘national top scorer‘ and ‘Flora‘ had been trending for almost half a month. Even her parents had praised her. 

She… was actually Flora. 

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11:40 

Jillian continued to unpack her books, her tone casual. “I’ve heard of Flora too. I heard she had a bad rep in high school–fights, skipping classes, talking back to teachers, early dating. And apparently, she has a temper… Be careful around her, don’t piss her off.” 

“Those were just rumors, already cleared up. Besides, if she really did all that and still scored over 740, wouldn’t that be even more impressive!” Cynthia’s eyes sparkled with 

excitement. 

Jillian, “……” 

At 7:30 in the evening, the department organized a class meeting. The medical department at the University of Maple Grove didn’t have many students, just under four hundred, divided into ten classes. 

After the counselor finished the general meeting in the large classroom, it was time for the smaller class meetings led by the seniors. 

Flora and her friends sat in the third row against the wall, with Flora in the most inconspicuous spot. 

Yet some people just stand out in a crowd. 

Anyone walking in couldn’t help but notice Flora. 

Flora chatted with Connor, looking calm and collected. 

“I know it’s the first day of school and everyone must be tired, so I’ll keep it short and 

sweet.” 

Even though the senior promised a short speech, it lasted nearly half an hour. 

“Okay, now let’s move on to electing our class officers. If you think someone is fit to be the class president, feel free to nominate them. Those interested in being a class officer can also come up to speak. The person with the most votes will become the class president.” 

Jillian was the first to stand up.