Why the Crocodile Tears (by Flower Sock) novel Chapter 33

Chapter 33

For a moment, the air went still, and the tension at the dining table thickened, Most of it came from Gregory, though it lasted only a few seconds before he returned to eating his dinner in silenc

Xander blinked and wondered if he’d said somelling wrong

Natalie was the first to break the silence, sounding baffled as sheed, “I didn’t think you’d find a job, Ms. Jacobson Are you worried that the Sinclairs can’t provide for you?

Anathea heard the provocation in Natalie’s words, yet stalled and said, “Yes”

Even if the Sinclairs gave her too thousand dollars every month, it would take her two and a half years to come up with the money for Fiona’s surgery. But Anatiera didn’t feel like bringing this up.

Natalie was

was surprised by Mathea’s frankness. She went still at first but quickly regained her composure. She gave Gregory a subtle look and said, “I’m assuming you haven’t told Greg, about your new job, Ms. Jacobson.”

Anathea didn’t think telling Gregory about her new job was necessary. Much like how he didn’t want her butting into his business, she’d rather he stayed out of hers. Besides, she reckoned he wouldn’t care about her new job even if she told him. He barely cared about her as it was.

As expected, Gregory wordlessly set his utensils down and rose to go upstairs. Anathea might as well be invisible–he didn’t even spare her a glance

egory was. He didn’t seem to have any interest in

A taint smile curved Natalie’s lips when she saw how calm and unaffected Gregory Anathea at all

Natalie leveled a triumphant stare at Anathea as she said, “In any case, congratulations on your new job, Ms. Jacobson. At least you won’t have to be a full–time housewife anymore.”

The contempt was clear in Natalie’s voice despite her congratulatory words. However, Anathea took the jab in stride and replied, “Thank you.”

Taken aback by Anathea’s mild response, Natalie felt the rest of her insults die on her tongue as she froze and stared at the

former.

“I’m done. Enjoy the dinner,” Anathea said flatly as she rose from her seat

Natalie’s gaze followed Anathea until she disappeared upstairs, the spite and doubt clear in her eyes. She wondered how Anathea could display such fortitude and chalked it up to false bravado.

“Ms. Whitman!” Xander tugged on Natalie’s sleeve, grinning. “I’m so glad you’re back. I’ve missed you! Can you read me a bedtime story tonight?”

He’d wanted Anathea to read him a bedtime story at first, but he saw no harm in putting her in second place now that Natalie was home.

When Natalie didn’t answer him, he raised his voice and clutched her sleeve as he pleaded, “Please, Ms. Woman? Pretty please with a cherry on top?“.

Only then did Natalie tear her gaze away from the stairs and humor Xander with a smile. “Alright. I’ll read you any bedtime story you want, Xander.“

“Yay!” Xander cheered. “You’re the best, Ms. Whitman!”

Anathea slowly made her way to the third floor of Sinclair Villa. The villa boasted three stories. The second floor housed Xander’s bedroom and the guest room occupied by Natalie. The master bedroom and an empty guest room were on the third

floor.

Chapter 33

The master bedroom was originally meant for Anathea and Grep

Not that Anathea minded having the room to herself. She enjoys would intrude upon her peace. The thought of it put a smile on h

However, her smile vanished when she opened the door and saw here?

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