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?

sis. Didn't you say Cynthia was just an ordinary girl, a construction worker's daughter?" Lydia's voice was shaky, beads of sweat forming

seriously underestimated Cynthia. If Mr. Valerio was her uncle, then her family couldn't be just

Only people involved in national secrets

spiraled, the sound of synchronized, heavy footsteps approached the door. It sounded more

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

men

serious, no-nonsense expressions. Mr. Valerio and Mr. Richard were at the front, flanking a man in his forties-rugged, with

screamed battle-hardened veteran.

"Daddy-" Cynthia's sweet voice broke the tension as she flitted over like a butterfly to the man, latching onto his arm with girlish

sight of their easy camaraderie, coupled with the 'General' insignia on his sleeve, made Blake's face drain of

QUMS

soldiers greeted Cynthia