Chapter 4

Seeing this, Mr. Cheyne quickly came over, took the keys, and assumed the driver’s role.

Cynthia opened the passenger door and sat down, not looking at Joshua again for the entire journey.

Mr. Cheyne was apprehensive, fearing that Cynthia might blurt out something shocking later.

He hesitated. “Mrs. Neal, you…”

“Drive.”

Cynthia’s voice was light but cold.

Mr. Cheyne glanced at the rearview mirror, and seeing that Mr. Neal had no reaction, he drove out of the parking lot in silence. The atmosphere inside the car was so heavy that Mr. Cheyne felt as if he were being suffocated.

Neither Mr. Neal nor Mrs. Neal seemed inclined to speak, and an icy chill emanated from both of them. While he understood Mr. Neal’s temperament, Mr. Cheyne could not figure out why Mrs. Neal, who had been in a good mood just moments before, was now so cold. He kept his concerns to himself.

Joshua sat in the back seat, his gaze uncontrollably drawn to the silent Cynthia in the passenger seat. He was surprised by the emotions stirring within him.

Half an hour later, the car came to a stop at the hospital entrance. With a firm grip on Cynthia’s wrist, Joshua led her

toward the VIP ward.

Cynthia said, wincing at the pain from his grip, “Mr. Neal, if you keep holding me like this, you’ll be charged with

intentional harm in court before I even get the chance to be charged with attempted murder of Jayleen.”

did Joshua release her, revealing her now red and swollen wrist. Cynthia gave him a disdainful look, making him. feel uncomfortable. He felt

the door, revealing Jayleen lying in bed. Her face lit up with a gentle smile when she saw Joshua, and she called out to him with deep affection,

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comfort her while Cynthia entered the room. Taking in the tender scene before her, she sarcastically asked,

don’t misunderstand. There’s nothing between. Joshua and me. It’s not what you think,”

of irony, “If you’d let go of his

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Cynthia took a closer look at Jayleen’s features. Jayleen appeared gentle, kind, and delicate. No wonder she occupied such a special

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hint of grievance, gripping his hand

Jayleen likely hoped to provoke and

of Cynthia’s hostility, gently patted her back with a voice much softer than usual. Don’t worry, I’m

disgusted, “Joshua, I’m still

his affection for Jayleen. Did he think Cynthia was easy to be

continuing

you going to stand there?” Cynthia asked, noticing him out of

the room, unsure how he had been

woman. I’m curious if Neal Group’s stock prices would be affected if news of your president,

not believe what

letting go of

have you caused enough trouble?” Joshua’s tone was icy, and he patted Jayleen’s back to comfort

to apologize

her phone and started to record. “I thought you

fell silent

this to Mrs.

away.

darker. Cynthia could not help but notice that even

threatening

look great together, and

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