Chapter 650

“I’ve already checked. Don’t worry, everything is well–prepared.”

At that moment, Matthew had already brought Cynthia to his room.

He seldom returned home. However, the room was still impeccably clean, reflecting the constant care of the housekeepers.

“I didn’t expect them to be so welcoming. They must be really excited to meet you.” Matthew poured her a cup of hot tea, his tone steady and unhurried,

“What do we do next time? Cynthia asked directly.

It took Matthew a moment to respond. “What do you mean by ‘next time‘?”

“We can pretend once, but we can’t pretend twice. What if they ask about you during the holidays, how would you answer?” Cynthia took a sip of the hot tea, maintaining her poise.

This was indeed a problem, one that Matthew had not fully considered.

idea was to let Cynthia impersonate his girlfriend for this visit and then proceed with his strategy, hopefully turning Cynthia

him as before. There was virtually no advancement in their

wait until next time then,” Matthew

gifts. She was only pretending to be a guest at Captain’s house; if she were to bring a gift that the elders happened to like,

you thinking?” Matthew asked, lightly tapping her forehead.

finally voiced her concern. “I was thinking that it would be better if you didn’t have people pretend to be your girlfriend to deceive your uncle and auntie. If one of these pretend–girlfriends performs too well, it might create problems for your

don’t

was relieved. She had always known the Captain to be thoughtful in his actions; even if

minutes

parents. Although Cynthia had very little experience with such situations, she was

he eats your food, stays at your place, and even secured a job at your company. What is your view on his freeloading

was taken

a slight pursing of his lips, Matthew said gently, “You can say

unaware of what the Captain had told his parents, clarified, “He’s he’s not freeloading. In fact, it’s me who often. moodies off him. He’s capable, knowledgeable, and competent. It’s just that his long–term commitment to the organization has caused him to be a little disconnected from certain social matters. He just needs time to

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