StarNovel**The Night Before Departure: Shallow Bay** Flora sat cross-legged on a small sofa, watching as Connor packed her bags. Winter had settled in, making Maple Grove freezing cold, and Lone Island was bound to be even worse. Worried that the young lady might struggle with heavy luggage, he packed only the essentials, planning to buy the rest once they arrived. Hugging a pillow, Flora nestled on the sofa, silently observing him. Her phone kept buzzing with messages from Professor Yang, who was fussing in the group chat, reminding everyone not to forget anything essential, much like a mother hen. "Tomorrow, you'll take the chartered flight, and I'll follow in my private jet," Connor said warmly, sitting down next to Flora after finishing the packing. Due to Lone Island's strict immigration controls, competitors could only enter on special chartered flights. Ordinary planes without prior clearance weren't allowed.
Since Connor wasn't competing, he couldn't join Flora on the chartered flight. So, he decided he'd fly over in his private jet instead. He couldn't bear the thought of Flora going to Lone Island alone, given its many dangers.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I will," Flora nodded lightly, discarding the pillow to wrap her arms around his waist.
**The Next Day: 7 AM** All the competitors from Austenberg arrived at the airport, with staff members helping with their luggage. They'd all trained together except for Flora, so they were fairly familiar with each other, joking and laughing, having a good time. But subtly, they all seemed to exclude Flora.
"Everyone must be hungry so early in the day. I've bought ssandwiches and coffee for us to snack on," Joy was the first to approach Mr. Tanner. "Sir, you have a sensitive stomach, and skipping breakfast might make you uncomfortable later. Please, have some." Mr. Tanner glanced at her before accepting the offer. Joy beamed with happiness, quickly distributing the sandwiches and coffee to everyone else. Though sandwiches and coffee were simple, being cared for felt good, and everyone appreciated the gesture, praising her. "Joy, you're just too sweet!" "So thoughtful, Joy! Not only are you beautiful, but you're also so considerate. Whoever marries you will be lucky." "Haha, Luiz, why don't you marry her?" Joy laughed heartily, taking the jokes in stride. "Selene, I remember you love strawberry-flavored stuff, bere you go," she said, handing two packs of strawberry jam toast to Selene.
"No, thanks. I'm not hungry," Selene declined, shaking her head.
"Alright then." Joy didn't press further, slowly approaching Flora with a smile. "Flora, have you eaten? Would you like some?" Flora glanced at her emotionlessly and walked into the cabin.
"What's with her attitude? Can't she at least say thank you? What's there to be so arrogant about? We haven't ever complained about her tagging along, potentially slowing us down!" Sgirls close to Joy couldn't help but complain, and the general opinion of Flora worsened. Everyone deliberately avoided sitting near her, leaving Flora to sit alone. Flora her head against the airplane vndow, closed her eyes to sleep, unbothered.
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Selene entered the cabin, noticing it. She Flora sitting alone at the front. She took a seat next to her pulling out homemade next to homemade cookies and sandwiches from her bag. "Want some? My aunt just made them."
Flora opened her eyes, lazilystretching out her hand to take them.
At half-past seven, the plane took off. Flora slept against the window. X
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