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.”

Tanz’s mood considerably, and be resumed playing chess with renewed interest. Even though Old Man Tanz did

high spirits now, and

need to be completely focused. However, during

they both were fully immersed in the game. The match lasted over an hour before finally ending in a victory for Old Man Tanz Playing chess with the older gentlemen was meant to be 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 win. As long as the

match ended, Old Man Tanz glanced at the time. It was already ten fifty–three. He furrowed his brow. What was taking Little Quier so long?

irked him. The idea of confronting the other old men came

had noticed him

Someone told me he would be coming over today, but it’s already this late. I suppose he isn’t coming.” Old Man Tanz replied, half truthfully.

to call him and check?” Cynthia asked, with no suspicion whatsoever. No matter how much she wracked her brain, she never would have guessed that Matthew would

Tanz did not want to tip his hand.

to

carrying when she arrived. Whenever she came to keep him company and help alleviate bis boredorn with a game of chess, she never brought a bag.

that Old Man