Why the Crocodile Tears (by Flower Sock) novel Chapter 353

Chapter 353

Adam nodded slightly, and Anathea helped him into the car.

It wasn’t until she was seated beside him and left the prison behind that the tight knot in Anathea’s heart finally began to loosen. She’d really done it–she’d truly gotten her father out of that dark hopeless place that had held him captive for nearly six years. However, for some reason, she didn’t feel all that happy inside.

“Nat, what’s wrong? Is something bothering you?” Adam asked with concern.

Anathea snapped out of her thoughts and shook her head. “No.”

Adam looked at the faint crease in her brow. He knew her well enough. But if she didn’t want to talk about it, he wouldn’t press her. Instead, he changed the subject. “How’s Mom? Is she doing any better?”

“Yes, she’s completely recovered. She misses you a lot.” Anathea’s furrowed brow finally relaxed a little.

“I miss her too.” At the mention of Fiona, a smile lit up Adam’s face. “It’s been so many years. I wonder how she’s doing now.”

“She’s just as beautiful as ever,” Anathea replied.

“Really? Then, I’m nervous to see her. I’ve aged a lot. Will she be disappointed when she sees me?” Adam asked, wringing his fingers nervously.

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Hearing that, Anathea grabbed his hand. “No way. You haven’t aged a bit in my eyes. You’re still just as handsome as ever, and I’m sure Mom will feel the same. After all, Mom’s with you because you look like a certain celebrity, right?”

Adam chuckled. “You always know how to sweet–talk me.”

Even after nearly six years without a proper conversation, they were able to reconnect in an instant. It was as if those stolen years had been nothing more than a fleeting moment–only the surface had changed. What lay inside remained exactly the

same.

Perhaps only family could ever be like that.

Anathea had never felt this joyful. That feeling made even breathing feel lighter.

This was probably the closest she’d ever been to true happiness. She wanted nothing more than to grow a pair of wings and fly straight to Syntherra so they could reunite with Fiona.

With that thought, a smile naturally crept onto her lips.

From the driver’s seat, Giselle glanced at the rearview mirror from time to time. Seeing Anathea’s long–lost help but smile, too.

She was genuinely happy for Anathea.

e, she couldn’t

But just as she turned her gaze back to the road and glanced at the side mirror, she noticed two cars that had been trailing them for quite a while.

Giselle frowned and pressed on the gas. The cars behind them sped up as well. When she changed lanes, the cars did the same.

Giselle’s expression turned serious. “Oh, no! We’re being followed.”

Anathea froze, then turned to look. Sure enough, two black vehicles were sticking close behind them, clearly trying to box them

1. in.

It looked like the Sinclairs never intended to let them go.

Adam’s expression also turned grim. “What do we do now?”

Chapter 353

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“Fasten your seatbelts and hold on!” Giselle remarked, slamming the gas pedal all the way down.

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