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

Chapter 77

Cynthia was shocked when she heard Old Man Neal’s voice.

“Grandpa? What brings you here?” Cynthia asked, setting down her utensils and standing up.

“Is this all you’re having for lunch?” Old Man Neal asked, his expression full of concern.

“I wasn’t very hungry, so I prepared lunch with whatever’s available here. Have you eaten? If not, I’ll ask them to get something for you,” Cynthia explained politely.

Old Man Neal’s gaze lingered on her for a moment, his expression complex. He asked, “Do they listen to you?”

Cynthia pursed her lips, unsure how to answer.

“Tell Grandpa, did Joshua confine you here and not allow you to go out?” Old Man Neal was angry at Joshua.

“Grandpa, please believe me. Joshua isn’t keeping me here against my will,” Cynthia lied, not wanting him to worry too much. Besides, if she really wanted to leave, these people would not be able to stop her.

to stay here for the time being because she did not want to deal with the drama

reach you on your phone earlier?” Old Man Neal

me, and it was getting annoying, so I turned it

more concern. As an elder, he did not want

youngsters.

not admit to being held against her will, there was not

the sight of Cynthia and Old Man Neal talking in the

usual detached demeanor, Joshua greeted Old Man Neal, “Grandpa.”

want to take Cynthia back to Old Neal Manor for a few

Cynthia was surprised.

refused, “No.”

are you refusing before Cynthia even speaks?” Old Man Neal did not want Cynthia to be mistreated. Even if she was going to divorce his own grandson, he still wanted her

have something to discuss with Cynthia. She won’t have time until we receive the divorce certificate,” Joshua lied with

asked Cynthia,

replied simply,

both had the same goal: to handle their own affairs without bothering their elders.

Man Neal would take her away to give her freedom. If she denied it, his visit would serve as