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

Chapter 1041

Flora and the gang heard the unmistakable thrum of a helicopter overhead.

"What on earth?" Jules looked baffled. A helicopter here? Seriously? He shot a glance at Connor and Flora, wondering if they were behind this.

Mr. Richard narrowed his eyes, a knowing look crossing his face. He had a pretty good idea about who might be arriving. Cynthia's parents had always been a bit of a mystery at school-so much so that their occupations were classified. But Mr. Garcia, being in the loop, knew the real deal. Blake and Lydia heard it too, their hearts skipping a beat.

"What's happening? Why is there a helicopter?"

"Your dad's here," Mr. Valerio said to Cynthia, a hint of urgency in his voice. "I'll go meet him."

"I'm coming too," Mr. Richard chimed in, and they both rushed out, leaving the live stream viewers scratching their heads. Blake and Lydia were on edge, as they had overheard Mr. Valerio.

Cynthia's dad? Here? But wasn't he a construction worker? What was he doing arriving in a helicopter, with even Mr. Richard stepping out to greet him?

girl, a construction worker's daughter?" Lydia's voice

Mr. Valerio was her uncle, then her family couldn't be just any ordinary folks. But why would Cynthia keep her

people involved in national secrets would need to hide their identities! Could it

synchronized, heavy footsteps approached the door. It sounded more like

toward the door in alarm. Even Flora, lounging in her chair, raised her

of men in

a rifle, their faces set in serious, no-nonsense expressions. Mr. Valerio and Mr. Richard were at the front,

screamed battle-hardened veteran.

heart race. Blake and Lydia felt the weight of the man's intimidating aura, almost suffocating in its intensity. "Daddy-" Cynthia's sweet voice broke the tension as

with the 'General' insignia on his sleeve, made Blake's face drain of color. Cynthia's dad was a General? No wonder her enrollment papers had

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greeted Cynthia with