Why the Crocodile Tears (by Flower Sock) novel Chapter 69

Chapter 69

Startled, Anathea stepped back, but Gregory pressed against the back of her neck, leaving her no room to retreat.

“Don’t move,” he ordered coldly.

Anathea pressed her lips together.

At such close proximity, the faint scent of cedar mixed with the warmth of his breath brushed against her face.

His gaze was fixed on the back of her head as he carefully untangled her hair from the button. He seemed focused, showing no

other intention.

Only then did Anathea let out a small breath of relief, shifting her eyes away to avoid looking at him.

Done.”

Gregory unfastened the button and brushed her hair aside, revealing the bite mark behind her ear–the one he had left in anger

at the hotel.

At the time, Anathea had made it clear through her every action that she wanted nothing to do with him. Her defiance had touched a nerve.

Gregory narrowed his eyes slightly.

Just as he was about to make a move, Anathea suddenly crouched down, slipping out of his grasp before quickly heading toward

the bathroom

She looked as if she was afraid that if she hesitated even a second longer, he would catch her.

“Heh….” Gregory let out a cold chuckle as he watched her slender figure disappear.

Just then, a small head peeked in from the doorway.

“Dad?”

Gregory turned and cast a glance at Xander.

“Where’s Mom?” Xander blinked up at him curiously.

He had been searching for a snack for a long time, but couldn’t find anything good. He had noticed Anathea used to make all kinds of delicious, fun–looking snacks for him.

But lately, she hadn’t made anything at all. His last stash was already gone.

A first, he thought the spicy street food Natalie brought him to try was amazing. But every time he ate it, he got a stomachache. That never happened when he ate Anathea’s snacks.

Now, he really wanted her to make them again.

“She’s taking a bath,” Gregory replied flatly.

“Then, when Mon comes out, can I ask her to make my favorite snacks?” Xander asked, his eyes bright with hope.

“Her cooking is the best! I want her to make more so I can share with my classmates!”

Even though it usually took nearly two hours for her to make them, he could already imagine the envious looks on his classmates‘ faces. He wanted Anathea to make extra

“No,” Gregory answered without hesitation.

Xander pouted. “Why not? Isn’t she supposed to make yummy food just for me?”

To Xander, that was perfectly normal.

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pregory frowned at that, his tone turning stem. “Xander, there’s one in this world who’s obligated to do things for you. That Tacludes your mother. Do you understand?”

“Xander trore, startled by Gregory’s serious expression. He didn’t know what he had said to make Gregory upset, but he nodded

timidly “Yes, I understand”

“good. Then, poeat your dinner.

Even if he was reluctant, Xander had never dared to disobey Gregory, Wills his head lowered, he sulked as he walked out.

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