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

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.

that comment about Matthew beating you up at

resentment. Was Cynthia blaming

Cynthia demanded, suunding like an adult admonishing a

He had been tempted to tell her that he had been following Yoel’s instructions, but on second thoughts, he realized that Cynthia, knowing Yorl’s character, might

a serious tone, “If you do not provide a satisfactory explanation for these two

did not respond.

tried again.

me away, then do it. You don’t like me anyway, and you can’t stand me,” came

at the lump curled up under the blanket, Cynthia spoke up, “I have no problem with you. I am just trying to tell you that it’s wrong to lie and deceive. I don’t know why you

silent, giving no

lip, curled up like a discarded child: helpless, scared, yet unwilling to let anyone know

hted,” Cynthia asked again, striving to maintain her

glance at her, Joshua looked away, clearly not