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.”

Old Man Tanz’s mood considerably, and be resumed playing chess with renewed interest. Even though Old Man Tanz did not have many pieces left, he managed to hold his ground

game.” Old Man Tanz was in high spirits now, and all his

Man Tanz, she would always need to be completely focused. However, during their previous game, Old Man Tanz’s mind had bren elsewhere, and she had won

be a fun pastime. Regardless of whether she

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

came to mind. How could they be

She had noticed him checking the time repeatedly and did not want to keep him from

already this late. I suppose he isn’t coming.” Old Man Tanz replied, half truthfully. He did

suspicion whatsoever. No matter how much she wracked her brain, she never would have guessed that Matthew would be here. After all, she had been told he would

not want to tip his hand. He quickly changed the subject. “Let’s focus on our conversation.

Bettething else you wanted to discuss

she was 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. Clearly, there was something else

that Old Man Tanz was

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