Chapter 14

“It seems that Mitchell and Cynthia have a good relationship,” Chyler observed, trying to probe further.

“Yes, we’ve known each other for a long time. Our relationship has always been very good,” Mitchell admitted, not hiding the truth.

Chyler whispered something into Joshua’s ear, so softly it was barely audible. “It seems they’re just friends. They would have been together long ago if there were any feelings between them. Why wait until now?”

“Get lost,” Joshua muttered, irritated.

Cynthia was never one to suffer alone; she would make sure whoever wronged her felt uncomfortable too.

She turned her gaze to the usually quiet Yiordan, greeted him, and then said, “Yiordan, I think you’re a man with a strong moral compass, someone worth entrusting my life to.”

Everyone present had no idea what she was doing.

“What do you mean?” Yiordan instinctively looked toward Joshua, who did not look too pleased.

Cynthia brought up the past, insinuating something. “I watched the reality show you were on. I think what you said on the show was morally upright and commendable.”

Yiordan was completely baffled.

Chyler asked, “What did he say?”

“They were discussing a hypothetical situation during some downtime after completing a task. The question was whether, after marriage, they would choose to be with their first love if they returned or stay with their spouse. Yiordan shared his opinion, which I think was spot on,

Cynthia explained clearly, recalling it by heart.

T

Hearing this, Chyler looked at Joshua, realizing that Cynthia was essentially talking about him.

Yiordan also caught on.

about this on TV. He seemed to have said

‘ scumbag‘ while having dinner. So, does this

did you answer?” Chyler nudged his

briefly thinking, he did not answer Chyler’s question. Instead, he said to Joshua, “Joshua, I think you’re making a

Chyler

of the praise she just gave you?”

number of people present, did not speak

his tired brow.

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reality show, Joshua and Cynthia had not yet had

Cynthia for Jayleen, he was certain that

“I have some things to take care of. Don’t forget what I told

The two nodded.

eyes glanced at her before he said to Mitchell,” If you want to be with her, he must be

when he said in all seriousness, “As

Chyler and

you a happy relationship in advance,” Joshua said

at him with disagreement and asked, “Why did you say those

was summoned here by Mr. Yates here to deal with this issue, and he asked me to say that.” Mitchell replied, lips slightly

don’t know what’s wrong with him today,” Cynthia said,

back in her seat.

“He’s jealous,” Mitchell said.

in saying, “You sure can spin a story. His mind is on his crush;

likely jealous without realizing it. He’ll only realize it after he really lost you,” Mitchell

Cynthia fell silent.

remarry him, would

her mind, “No, if he really does that, I would

good,” Mitchell said,

return to

you get the

was surprised at

I have two more meetings to attend here in Jiverton,” Mitchell explained,

“Okay,” Cynthia said simply.

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