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 anymore or argue with Joshua

your phone earlier?” Old Man Neal asked,

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

concern. As an elder, he did not want to

youngsters.

being held against her will, there

sight of

over with his usual detached demeanor, Joshua

Neal did not give him a warm welcome, declaring, “I want to take

Cynthia was surprised.

immediately refused, “No.”

mistreated. Even if she was going to divorce his own grandson,

to discuss with Cynthia. She won’t have time until

Neal asked Cynthia, “Is

replied simply, “Mmhmm.”

handle their

knew that the two 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, his visit would serve as