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.

did not want to deal with the drama anymore or

you on your phone earlier?” Old Man Neal asked, pressing the

was getting annoying, so I turned it off,” Cynthia replied, choosing her

concern. As an elder, he did not want to interfere too much in the affairs of

youngsters.

her will, there was not much he could

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

his usual detached demeanor, Joshua greeted

Neal did not give him a warm welcome, declaring, “I want to take Cynthia back to Old Neal Manor for a few

Cynthia was surprised.

immediately refused,

Man Neal did not want Cynthia to be mistreated. Even if she was going to divorce his own grandson, he still wanted her to

until we receive the divorce certificate,”

asked Cynthia,

replied simply, “Mmhmm.”

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

had their own plans, so he came here for two purposes. First, if Cynthia admitted to being confined, Old Man Neal would take her away to give her freedom. If she denied it,