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.

the time being because she did not

your phone earlier?” Old Man Neal asked, pressing

getting annoying, so I

face showed more concern. As an elder, he did not want to

youngsters.

not admit to being held against her will, there was not much he could

He frowned slightly at the sight of Cynthia and Old Man Neal talking in

detached demeanor, Joshua greeted Old

Old Man Neal did not give him a warm welcome, declaring, “I want

Cynthia was surprised.

refused, “No.”

Cynthia to be mistreated. Even if

time until we

Man Neal asked Cynthia, “Is that

replied simply, “Mmhmm.”

goal: to handle their own affairs without

would take her away to give her freedom. If she denied it, his visit would serve as a warning to Joshua, reminding him that