Mr. Neal, Mrs. Neal’s Gone With The Money

Chapter 4

Seeing this, Mr. Cheyne quickly came over, took the keys, and assumed the driver’s role.

Cynthia opened the passenger door and sat down, not looking at Joshua again for the entire journey.

Mr. Cheyne was apprehensive, fearing that Cynthia might blurt out something shocking later.

He hesitated. “Mrs. Neal, you…”

“Drive.”

Cynthia’s voice was light but cold.

Mr. Cheyne glanced at the rearview mirror, and seeing that Mr. Neal had no reaction, he drove out of the parking lot in silence. The atmosphere inside the car was so heavy that Mr. Cheyne felt as if he were being suffocated.

Neither Mr. Neal nor Mrs. Neal seemed inclined to speak, and an icy chill emanated from both of them. While he understood Mr. Neal’s temperament, Mr. Cheyne could not figure out why Mrs. Neal, who had been in a good mood just moments before, was now so cold. He kept his concerns to himself.

Joshua sat in the back seat, his gaze uncontrollably drawn to the silent Cynthia in the passenger seat. He was surprised by the emotions stirring within him.

Half an hour later, the car came to a stop at the hospital entrance. With a firm grip on Cynthia’s wrist, Joshua led her

toward the VIP ward.

Cynthia said, wincing at the pain from his grip, “Mr. Neal, if you keep holding me like this, you’ll be charged with

intentional harm in court before I even get the chance to be charged with attempted murder of Jayleen.”

Only then did Joshua release her, revealing her now red and swollen wrist. Cynthia gave him a disdainful look, making him. feel uncomfortable. He felt a flicker of guilt, but it vanished when he considered the possibility that she was responsible. for hurting Jayleen.

to Jayleen’s hospital room. He opened the door, revealing Jayleen lying in bed. Her face lit up with a

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while Cynthia entered the room. Taking in the tender scene before her, she sarcastically asked, “Do you need me to step out so you can finish your lovey–dovey

nothing between. Joshua and me. It’s not what you think,” Jayleen

“If you’d let go of his hand, your words

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Jayleen’s features. Jayleen appeared gentle, kind, and

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with a hint

saw this and understood Jayleen’s intentions. Jayleen likely hoped

Jayleen was afraid of Cynthia’s hostility, gently patted her back with a voice much softer than usual. Don’t worry,

said, feeling disgusted,

with his affection for Jayleen. Did he think Cynthia was easy

ignored Cynthia, continuing to

Cheyne, how long are you going to stand there?” Cynthia asked, noticing him out of the corner

room, unsure how he

curious if Neal Group’s stock prices would be affected if

speechless. He could not believe what Mrs. Neal was asking of

Jayleen said weakly, letting

have you caused enough trouble?” Joshua’s tone was icy, and he patted

to apologize

phone and started to record. “I

fell silent at her

to Mrs. Neal?” Cynthia asked,

away.

darker. Cynthia could not help but notice that even with his cold, detached demeanor, his face was still quite

threatening me?” he

look great together, and the scenes I

“But are you sure you want to discuss things with me