Chapter 625
“Are you still angry?” Old Man Neal spoke with a deep volce, resembling a gentle elder at
that moment.
Joshua’s attitude softened, though a tinge of bitterness lingered in his wards. “I’m not
angry, I just don’t understand why you asked me to come back when it’s clear you’re not
welcoming”
“We did not unwelcome your return. You’re the most accomplished child in our family. This
is how we’ve always interacted, it was my mistake not to notice your unhappiness,” Old
Man Neal answered slowly, his concern evident.
Joshua’s expression showed a hint of surprise. His grandfather.. truly seemed to care
about him. Cynthia had not lied.
“Could you tell me what happened?” Old Man Neal inquired gently, hoping to have a
heart–to–heart conversation
Adhering to Cynthia’s request to maintain his former personality, Joshua was sparing with
his words. “No.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“It’s because of Cynthia, isn’t it? The words escaped Old Man Neal’s lips.
Joshua looked over at him again. Old Man Neal was picking up the teapot to pour tea,
thinking about continuing the conversation gradually. However, Joshua beat him to it,
grabbing the teapot and pouring the tea. His actions were so adept that it surprised even
him, for it was not a conscious decision but a conditioned reflex of the body.
The look in Old Man Neal’s eyes grew complex, his heart filling with an even greater sense
of ge
“Joshua, if you can’t win Cynthia back, just let her co. Considering all the foelish things
you’ve done and given Cynthia’s character, she’s unlikely to remarry you.” Old Man Neal
began after much consideration, intending to have a serious discussion with him.
Most women were soft–hearted. However, Cynthia was different. While she could be
tender, that tenderness does not
influence her decisions.
“I’ll win her back. As for the past, she has already forgiven me,” Joshua responded,
engaging in the conversation.
Old Man Neal’s face lit up with joy before immediately falling into a sigh Cynthias
forgiveness, he feared, was merely her way of severing any further connection. The poor
boy. If only he had known this from the beginning
“You should go see your mother in a little while. It was my mistake. Don’t let your mother
suffer because of it,” Old Man Neal suggested, noting Joshua’s troubled state, has brows
knit in complexity.
“Alright.” Joshua nodded.
After instructing him to rest well, Old Man Neal stood and left. Watching the departing
figure, Joshua felt a pang in his heart and could not help but stand up and call out, “Old
Man Neal.”
Old Man Neal paused, his eyes shimmering with emotion.
“I’m sorry, I was impulsive earlier,” Joshua apologized, not wanting to cause the elder too
much worry or concern.
“If you know you were impulsive, then go apologize to your mother. Otherwise, if your
mother worries excessively, I will certainly have to deal with you,” Old Man Neal retorted
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmas if reinvigorated, a hint of stubborn pride in his voice.
Joshua sighed
He really could not understand this kind of interaction. However, regardless of his
understanding, he had to admit that deep down, it was comforting. It was a different
warmth than the one he felt with Cynthia. This warmth gave him immense strength as if it
could serve as the foundation for all things.
After Old Man Neal left, he obediently went to find Daphne Following Cynilla’s instructions,
he played his character perfectly and even invented a reason for feeling unwell. Daphne
was his mother, and as the person who had watched lilim grow and pave birth to hien, she
quickly noticed something was off after a brief chal
However, she did not confront Joshua directly. Instead, she waited until he had left to
question Felix.
“What’s going on with joshua?” she asked.
Chapter 625
“Huh?”
“Don’t play dumb with me. If you don’t tell me, you’re not coming into my room tonight”
“I genuinely don’t know.”
“I don’t believe you.”