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

Considering all the foelish things you’ve done and given Cynthia’s character, she’s unlikely to remarry you.”

While she could be tender,

influence her decisions.

the past, she has

he feared, was merely her way of severing any further connection. The poor boy. If only he had known this

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

“Alright.” Joshua nodded.

stood and left. Watching the departing figure, Joshua felt a pang in his heart and could not help but stand up and call

his

earlier,” Joshua apologized, not wanting to cause the elder too much worry or

go apologize to your mother. Otherwise, if your mother worries excessively, I will certainly have to deal with you,” Old Man Neal

Joshua sighed

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

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

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