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 Matthew’s place last night. Why would you frame someone like that?” Cynthia’s gaze was filled with a hint of

of resentment. Was

up,” Cynthia demanded, suunding like an adult admonishing a

needle from his hand, covered himself with the blanket, and turned his back to her. 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 lose faith in him if any discrepancies surfaced. Hence,

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

Joshua did not respond.

tried again.

me anyway, and you can’t stand me,” came Joshua’s muffled reply, filled with

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

silent, giving no

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

Cynthia asked again, striving to maintain

Joshua looked away,