Chapter 35: CH: 35 Federal Agents
[Chapter: 35 Federal Agents]
Tessa's childhood was far from idyllic, shaped by a stifling lack of freedom to make her own choices. From a young age, she lived under the suffocating overprotection of her father, Cade. Their family's financial situation was anything but stable—Cade was constantly burdened with the weight of mortgages and mounting expenses. Tuition fees only added to the relentless strain.
These pressures created an environment of constant tension, which accelerated Tessa's rebellious streak. Her defiance emerged earlier than most, fueled by her frustration at being shielded from the world while simultaneously feeling the impact of their struggles. Her circumstances showed no signs of improving, and neither did her rebellious nature, which became an unyielding part of her identity.
Cade discovered that there was a difference between this worn-out truck and the ones he had seen before. As an inventor, his thirst for knowledge was insatiable, and he wanted to understand what was wrong with the broken truck. However, he accidentally activated the truck, and Optimus Prime, who was injured, woke up.
Cade was arguing with Lucas. Lucas shouted, "What, you want to fix him? He is a Transformer, and he is an alien."
"Don't talk nonsense. Go to the hardware store and buy these things, and buy them all," Cade called.
"You might care about it, but what about the others? He is not an electric train. You can't hide aliens in the barn. What do you want to do? Use him as a toy?" Lucas chattered.
"Calm down."
"Calm down? I almost got hit by a ten-foot missile!" Lucas complained and opened the door.
"Listen, you must have missed the news, but did you know that they had even destroyed a city? What about your daughter?"
"Don't say a word to anyone," Cade repeated.