Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life novel Chapter 701

He was fuming inside, but given Abbey's status, he kept a polite facade. The folks from the National Medical Department were visibly angry, but none dared to speak up. After all, they didn’t have the same standing.

Elijah strutted past Mr. Tanner and his team, full of arrogance, as he escorted Abbey out of the airport. The moment they were gone, the National Medical Department folks couldn't help but start whispering among themselves.

"That Abbey, she's really something else, isn’t she?"

"Well, she’s got every reason to be. The only daughter of the White family from Lone Island, and a medical prodigy to boot. If I were her, I’d be proud too."

"A medical prodigy? Is she really that amazing? We have our own medical genius in Austenberg—Flora. She’s even beaten members of international medical organizations."

"Come on, big brother. Flora and Ms. Abbey aren’t even in the same league. I hate to admit it, but Flora’s medical skills don’t hold a candle to Ms. Abbey’s."

"But we have Joy too! Joy’s won the medical championship several times!"

"…You must be new here. Joy’s not even on Flora’s level, let alone Ms. Abbey’s."

Outside the airport, Elijah helped Abbey into the car. Once inside, she asked respectfully, "Miss, should we head straight to Mr. Connor’s place now?"

In Abbey’s presence, Elijah's previous arrogance disappeared, replaced with respect and a desire to please.

"Mmhm," Abbey nodded, a flicker of emotion crossing her heart at the mention of 'Connor.'

…

Shallow Bay.

Moss and Beck were lounging on small stools at the entrance, casually playing cards with a couple of bodyguards. They had wanted to go with Connor to pick up Flora, but he had found them too much of a nuisance.

Flora had mentioned craving sweet and sour pork ribs and braised fish, so Connor took her grocery shopping. Moss and Beck were used to this by now. Ever since their boss met Flora, he’d turned into quite the home chef, insisting on doing things like grocery shopping himself because he thought it was romantic.

Going to the supermarket with the one you love felt wonderfully down-to-earth.