Chapter 608

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As the memory of Matthew leading Cynthia away resurfaced, a hypothesis wormed its way into his mind. Could it be possible that Matthew had spilled the beans about his mental recovery to Cynthia? Well, if he had, it would not matter much to him. Matthew had no proof, and he could easily keep up the act in front of Cynthia.

“Joshua,” Cynthia called out to him, her tone devoid of the affection she had shown before. It was as though she was addressing an ordinary person. In response, Joshua’s grip tightened on the blanket that was covering him, but he gave no visible sign of his discomfort. “Yes, Cynthia?”

“Why did you lie?” she asked, getting straight to the point.

“Lie?” Joshua feigned confusion, playing the part of the innocent child to the hilt.

up at Matthew’s place last night. Why would you frame

a surge of resentment.

suunding like an adult admonishing

and turned his back to her. He had been tempted to tell her that he had been following Yoel’s

him out or unveil him. Instead, she spoke to him in a serious tone, “If you do not

did

Cynthia tried again.

do it. You don’t like me anyway, and you can’t stand me,” came Joshua’s muffled reply, filled with

spoke up, “I have no problem with you. I am just trying to tell

remained silent, giving

was biting his lip, curled up like a discarded child: helpless, scared, yet unwilling to let anyone know his feelings. Seeing this, Cynthia’s cold demeanar softened slightly. After all, she could not bear to see someone

me why you hted,” Cynthia asked again, striving to

brief glance at her, Joshua looked

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