Andera's pov
"Father." I gasped.
Before I could blink twice and process his sudden arrival, he swept me into a tight, crushing hug.
"Andera, my child. " He whispered as he squeezed me closer to himself.
"I cannot wrap my head around why you chose to keep this from me." His voice was laden with a mix of relief and reprimand. "You don't know how worried I was when Officer Jerkins told me about the situation. I had my pilot fly me here the moment I hung up my phone"
" Father. " I whispered again, Clinging to him tightly as tears prickled at the corner of my eyes. This feeling of being loved and cared for. I don't think there was any getting used to it. My father had shown me so much unwavering devotion.
"I didn't want to bother you." My voice cracked as I explained. "I know how dema
