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.

You had lunch and dinner yesterday, yet you claimed you 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 that?” Cynthia’s gaze was filled with a hint of reproach as she confronted him.

Joshua felt a surge of resentment. Was Cynthia blaming him?

Cynthia demanded, suunding like an adult admonishing a

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

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

did not respond.

tried again.

to send me away, then do it. You don’t like me

problem with you. I am just trying to tell you that it’s wrong to lie and

remained silent, giving no response.

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 could not bear to see

you hted,” Cynthia asked again, striving

looked away,

commendable Oscar–worthy,

am going to leave. I want you to tell me why

didn’t act this way, you wouldn’t care about me. If you knew I was behaving well and eating properly yesterday, you wouldn’t talk to me or show any concern once you took me back,” Joshua finally replied, his voice

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