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.

hadn’t eaten. Why? And then there was that comment about Matthew beating you up at Matthew’s place last night. Why would you frame someone like

felt a surge of resentment. Was

like an adult admonishing

been following Yoel’s instructions, but on second thoughts, he realized

a serious tone, “If you do not provide a satisfactory explanation for these two matters, I’ll call your

Joshua did

tried again.

want to send me away, then do it. You don’t like me anyway, and you can’t

you. I am just trying

silent, giving

lifted the blanket off Joshua’s head. As she was about to ask something, she saw his eyes filled with tears. He was biting his lip, curled up like a discarded child: helpless, scared, yet unwilling to let anyone

asked again, striving to maintain her

brief glance at her, Joshua looked away, clearly not

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