"Got it," Joshua said before hanging up the phone. He knew they would not accept Jayleen. Whether it was his parents or his grandfather, they only acknowledged Cynthia. After suppressing his emotions, Joshua left according to the location Cynthia had sent and picked up a random car from the company to get there. When he arrived, Cynthia was already there.After a few days of not seeing each other, Joshua felt an indescribable feeling. Cynthia did not seem to be doing badly after leaving him, unlike those girls who broke up and vented all over the internet."Did Jayleen say anything else to you besides the child?" Joshua was direct and did not bother with any small talk.Cynthia looked for the call recording and handed the phone over to Joshua.He glanced at her before listening to the recording. Jayleen obviously sounded unwell, and his heart tightened. Without much thought, he blamed Cynthia, "Why didn't you contact me immediately?"Cynthia asked with confusion, "Why sh
Joshua instructed her, promising, "Wait for me, I'll be there immediately. Don't worry.""But...what about you and Mrs. Neal?" "I'll handle it," Joshua said with determination, ending the call. Then, he handed the phone back to Cynthia with a heavy heart. "I have to cancel our previous agreement. Jayleen needs me now, and I must return and take care of her."Cynthia did not say anything, just staring at him. Joshua had broken his promise for the first time since she knew him."If you're not going to divorce me because of this, I have plenty of ways to make you agree," Joshua said.Cynthia did not care about those things anymore, she just wanted to end this absurd and disgusting marriage."Just one question, Joshua," Cynthia said calmly."What is it?" Joshua asked, looking up at her."Do you really like Jayleen so much?" Cynthia asked."Yes," Joshua admitted."Do you like her enough to keep hurting me again and again?" Cynthia pressed.Joshua did not answer.Cynthia did n
"You also said she got into trouble because she was looking for you. We haven't divorced yet, and I can perceive her action as you two having an affair. In other words, she's the other person in our marriage." Cynthia's words were direct.She believed the person who caused trouble should be punished by the law, but she would not pity or sympathize with Jayleen.Joshua's gaze was cold.Cynthia was not affected by his presence and continued, "She got into trouble, and you bear the responsibility."If Joshua had divorced her when he received that call, he would have married Jayleen as soon as she returned, and there would be no need for an agreement.He was scum, yet he put the blame on her.Joshua stared at her for a long time and finally uttered, "The biggest regret of my life is thinking that you were as understanding as her and marrying you."Cynthia retorted, "Funny, the biggest regret of my life is marrying you."With a chilling gaze, Joshua got up and left the cafe. The mom
"Probably not…this month," Jimmy said."What do you mean?" Cynthia asked."They're probably not available. Some have planned trips with their girlfriends, some are meeting up with online friends, and others are going to visit their significant other's parents," Jimmy replied. Cynthia was surprised."Don't you know?" Jimmy asked."What should I know?" Cynthia was confused."Of our seven dwarfs, only Mitchell, Gaby, and I are still single. The rest are secretly dating, like you. You got married!" Jimmy complained.Jimmy's emotions grew more and more intense as he spoke. Then, he remembered that Cynthia was getting a divorce and felt bad. "Cynthia, I..."Sob, sob, sob.He was hitting Cynthia's sore spot again."Did they really start dating?" Cynthia's previous emotions vanished, and she became a different person."Didn't you see the group messages?" Jimmy asked.Cynthia shook her head.She did not spend much time on her phone and only occasionally checked the group, where
Jimmy replied to Shirley, [That's because I'm the apple of Cynthia's eye.]Jimmy replied to Mitchell, [She didn't.][Dwarf 1: You're living the life, man! Did you get your idol's autograph?][Dwarf 2: What the hell! This is unfair! I asked Cynthia to take me, but she didn't!] [Dwarf 3: You're so excited about just watching a race. I didn't even say anything about sleeping with Cynthia!]Jimmy replied, [Shut up!][Dwarf 1: Stop being bitter because you're single!][Dwarf 2: Stop being bitter because you're single!][Dwarf 3: Stop being bitter because you're single!]Jimmy got angrier as he read the comments. He was so mad that it showed on his face while he sat in the passenger seat. "Cynthia, they're making fun of me for being single!""It's okay. I'll be the same as you soon," Cynthia said.Jimmy's eyes lit up, and he replied to the others with what Cynthia had said, and his anger dissipated a little. Cynthia drove around the suburbs for a few laps and only returned ho
Joshua's demeanor was somewhat calmer, dressed in a meticulously tailored black pinstripe suit, his handsome features creased with a hint of gloom. However, the palm print on his face was the most striking part. Did Old Man Neal do that?"Cynthia, come here." Old Man Neal's mood improved slightly upon seeing her.Cynthia walked over. She was genuinely worried about Old Man Neal. In their two years of knowing each other, she had found him to be a very interesting person, knowledgeable, and not at all old-fashioned. They had developed a true grandfather-granddaughter relationship."I know about your situation," Old Man Neal took Cynthia's hand, his eyes filled with guilt. "It was our family's fault… I failed to educate that boy properly.""This is his fault. It has nothing to do with you or the Neal family," Cynthia comforted him softly.Joshua was taken aback by her choice of words.Old Man Neal felt even more complicated, feeling increasingly guilty toward Cynthia. Cynt
"Don't worry, Grandpa, I'll take care of it. Your job is to take good care of yourself. You shouldn't waste your energy and ruin your health for unnecessary people," Cynthia reassured Old Man Neal."Okay. I'll listen to you." Old Man Neal genuinely liked Cynthia.For the rest of the day, Cynthia mostly stayed in the hospital room chatting with Old Man Neal. They talked about this and that, and she managed to cheer him up.Old Man Neal was very astute and noticed many details in Cynthia's demeanor and behavior. When they were alone in the room, he said, "Cynthia.""Yes?" "Can you be honest with me? Is your family also quite wealthy?" Old Man Neal asked straightforwardly.Many things could be observed in how people interact with each other. Cynthia always seemed calm and collected, as if nothing could shake her composure. This kind of attitude was likely due to her upbringing.Cynthia did not hide anything and answered honestly, "Yes." "Do you mind telling me which family y
"I've settled the discharge procedures. Do you want me to take you back, or do you want your 'granddaughter' to take you back?" Joshua said to Old Man Neal in his usual indifferent and cool tone."I don't need you to help me," Old Man Neal was still angry with him, and the incident from yesterday morning appeared in his mind again.He had been oil painting in the yard when Joshua brought Jayleen to Old Neal Manor. After a brief introduction, he announced that he would marry Jayleen after divorcing Cynthia.Old Man Neal was furious, and without much thought, he slapped him. He was furious.He never expected that his own grandson, who had been polite and sensible since he was young, would do such an absurd thing!"Fine, the car is waiting outside." Joshua did not say much after.After a simple cleanup, Cynthia took Old Man Neal out of the hospital.As she passed by Joshua, the two of them treated each other as strangers, without any eye contact or exchange of glances.Another d