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.

not want to deal with the drama

phone earlier?” Old

so I turned it off,” Cynthia replied, choosing

concern. As an elder, he did not want to

youngsters.

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

then, Joshua returned. He frowned slightly at the sight of Cynthia and

with his usual detached demeanor, Joshua

declaring, “I want to take Cynthia back to

Cynthia was surprised.

refused, “No.”

speaks?” Old Man Neal did not want Cynthia to be mistreated. Even if

won’t have time until we receive the divorce certificate,” Joshua

Man Neal asked Cynthia, “Is

simply, “Mmhmm.”

goal: to handle their own affairs without bothering their

Neal also 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 a warning to Joshua, reminding him

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