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

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

different. While she could be tender, that tenderness

influence her decisions.

the past, she has already forgiven me,” Joshua responded, engaging in the conversation.

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

your mother suffer because of

“Alright.” Joshua nodded.

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

Man Neal paused, his

earlier,” Joshua apologized, not wanting

your mother. Otherwise, if your mother worries excessively, I will certainly have to

Joshua sighed

a different warmth than the one he felt with Cynthia. This warmth gave him immense

feeling unwell. Daphne was his mother, and as the person who had watched lilim

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