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.”

“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.

his heart filling with an even greater sense of ge

Cynthia’s character, she’s unlikely to remarry you.” Old Man Neal began after much consideration, intending to have

was different. While

influence her decisions.

she has already forgiven me,” Joshua

immediately falling into a sigh Cynthias forgiveness, he feared, was merely her way of severing any further connection. The poor boy.

see your mother in a little while. It was my mistake. Don’t let your mother

“Alright.” Joshua nodded.

Old Man Neal stood and left. Watching the departing figure, Joshua felt a pang in his heart and

Neal paused, his

wanting to cause the

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,”

Joshua sighed

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

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

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