Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life novel Chapter 1355

The woman was so charmed by those few words, she practically wanted to take her home right then and there. But when she caught a glimpse of Fiona’s youthful face, she hesitated and pulled Jackson aside.

"What's the deal here? She looks so innocent, what have you done to her? And why bring her home?"

Jackson, feeling a bit cornered, rubbed the bridge of his nose. "I haven't done anything."

"Really? Nothing at all? You're not pulling my leg?"

She pointed at him, eyebrows raised in disbelief. "If you haven’t done anything, what do you see her as?"

Jackson mulled over the question, his eyes drifting to Fiona. Seeing her frail, slender frame, he realized he shouldn’t entertain any other notions about her. He shook his head. "She's like a sister to me."

Though it seemed he was talking to her, it was more a reminder to himself. Fiona had been listening all along, but with Jackson being so sharp, she couldn’t make it too obvious. So, she just caught bits and pieces.

Once they wrapped up their chat, Jackson turned to her and said, "After breakfast, I’ll take you to school."

The mention of school made Fiona's heart sink. She pulled Jackson aside, away from his sister, and with a hint of playfulness, asked, "Big brother, can I skip school today?"

Jackson didn’t say no right away. He chuckled softly and asked, "Why?"

Fiona couldn’t just admit she disliked school. After a moment's thought, she said, "If I go, I won’t get to see you."

After breakfast, Jackson drove Fiona back to school. She sat quietly, her mood as low as her head, with a rebellious tuft of hair sticking up. Watching her through the rearview mirror, Jackson couldn’t help but chuckle.

She was like a bright, cheerful sunflower, but just the mention of school turned her into a droopy wildflower. "Is school really that dreadful?" he teased.

Giving him a quick glance, she nodded vigorously. "But you’ve got no choice," he added with a smirk.

Those words turned Fiona from a sad little wildflower into a feisty one. "If Nash gives you any trouble, let me know. I’ll set him straight."

Hearing Nash’s name, Fiona couldn’t help but scoff. To her, he wasn’t even worth worrying about.