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

Chapter 438

Michelle did not push further, concluding with a simple, “Thank you”

Caught in a tangle of feelings, Jonathan was unsure how to react to her. Shirley, on the other hand, considered Michelle ast nothing more than an acquaintance due to their post. Polite small talk sufficed. She had no interest in any further ille chatter.

Looking out into the courtyard, she wondered when Cynthia and Mandy would finish their discussion. After their previous incident, Shirley’s reference to Mandy had shifted from ‘Aunt Mandy‘ to ‘Madam Manly‘, a formal and detached title.

Meanwhile, outside in the courtyard, Cynthia and Mandy sat on outdoor chairs, separated by a small round table. Mandy seemed more format, her words polite and reserved, “What did you want to discuss?”

k to the

She initially wanted to call Cynthia by her name. However, considering Cynthia’s clear rejection, she decided to stick topic at hand.

the two of us, I’ll get straight to the point. Why do you

the question. In her view, Cynthia was an extremely cold person, one who would disdain discussing such matters even if she knew them. However, now that she had suddenly

you to answer?”

the relationship between your father and me is rather complex, not merely what you initially observed,” Mandy replied, devising a plan to deflect the question

in the fact that you and my father were once lovers?” Cynthia cut

was taken aback, not

“I’m aware of

understand why I’m with your father… Though Mandy’s heart was far from

pound. She could not understand why such a young woman possessed such a potent aura. Destring to end the conversation quickly, she asked,

over twenty years, and you’ve had chikken with other people. Du you

believe me?” Mandy

hope you answer me honestly, Cynthia requested, looking