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

Chapter 444

The more Old Man Tanz thought about it, the more troubled he became!

Cynthia looked at the chessboard where only a handful of his pieces remained, and said softly, “Maybe you should focus on The game for now.”

Old Man Tanz cast her a glance before making his move. However, another question arose in his mind after only a couple of steps. “Does Captain know about all this?”

Cynthia seemed taken aback, a little puzzled why he had come up in the conversation. Regardless of her confusion, she replied, “Yes”

After Jimmy had found out, he gossiped about it with the rest of them. Naturally, Captain knew as well. Considering everything that had happened, he knew it all.

“He really does? A spark of hope rekindled in Old Man Tane’s eyes.

Cynthia nodded. “Yes.”

be resumed playing chess with renewed interest. Even though Old Man Tanz did not have

high spirits

Tanz, she would always need to be completely focused. However, during their previous game,

a fun pastime. Regardless of whether she was playing with Old Man Neal or Old Man Tanz, Cynthia always tried to let the old men

Tanz glanced at the time. It was already ten fifty–three. He furrowed his brow. What was taking Little Quier so long? It was almost noon, and he still had not returned. Had he been waylaid by the other old

the other old men came to mind. How could they be so inconsiderate, especially

him checking the time

Someone told me he would be coming over today, but it’s already this late. I suppose he

check?” Cynthia asked, with no suspicion whatsoever. No matter how much she wracked her brain, she never would

to tip his hand. He quickly changed the subject. “Let’s focus on our conversation.

to discuss when you

came to keep him company and help alleviate bis boredorn with a game of chess, she never brought a bag. Clearly, there was something else on her

Old Man