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

"I know you won't believe me, no matter what I say, but honestly, this has nothing to do with me."

Louise, finding herself cornered by Fiona's accusations, shifted to playing the victim. Her eyes reddened, and her voice wavered with emotion. "Ms. Fiona, think about it. Why would I want to harm you? You're new here, we don't have any bad blood. I even went out for lunch with you. I'm good friends with Nash, and you're in his class. Why would I ever post something to frame you?"

She turned to Mr. Garcia, her expression fearless. "Mr. Garcia, I didn't do it. I swear. Please believe me."

"Who knows what you're really up to?" Robert chimed in coldly. "You girls can be so petty. Maybe you upset someone without realizing it. The post has your name on it. Are you still denying it?" "Knock it off."

The guy next to Robert nudged him, nodding towards Nash.

Nash looked seriously upset, his face darkening.

Robert clammed up, deciding it was best to stay quiet.

Fiona let out a sardonic laugh and approached Louise. Towering over her, Fiona had an intimidating presence.

"I'm not the most patient person, so don't test me. You won't like it."

With that, the fierceness melted away as she walked over to Jackson. She took his hand, her eyes sparkling, her voice soft and playful, as if she hadn't just been ice-cold.

"Let's go. I'm starving. I need something tasty."

Jackson, utterly smitten, squeezed her hand and started to lead her out.

Suddenly, a girl burst through the door. Before anyone could react, she was in tears, practically sobbing, "It was all me! Louise had nothing to do with it. I was jealous of Fiona and hacked into Louise's account." Though she sounded convincing, her intentions were clear: she was taking the fall.

Fiona wasn't naive; she knew exactly who was orchestrating this charade. Her icy stare made the girl tremble.

Seeing the girl couldn't even meet her gaze, Fiona scoffed dismissively.

"If you want to play the fool, don't say I didn't warn you. I'm not someone to mess with, got it?"

The girl's shoulders shook, and she leaned on Louise to keep from collapsing.

As Jackson led Fiona past, he left a curt message for the school authorities to investigate thoroughly.noveldrama

Caught between a rock and a hard place, the school authorities felt stuck. No matter what, it seemed like a no-win situation. Eventually, they were forced to discipline the girl whe confessed.

With the issue seemingly settled, Louise breathed a sigh of relief. She tried her usual tricks, eagerly approaching Nash to grab his hand, but he brushed her off and walked away briskly.

Watching him leave, Louise seethed, tears welling in her eyes.

Back in class, she hoped to play innocent, but everyone ignored her. Those who once sucked up to her now steered clear, treating her like a pariah.

She watched her classmates chat and laugh, grinding her teeth in frustration, her heart heavy with resentment.

It was all Fiona's fault! If it weren't for her, she wouldn't be in this mess.

Now she was a laughingstock, and Nash wanted nothing to do with her.

The seeds of hatred took root in her heart. Her face blanched as she clenched her fists, nails biting into her palms.