Chapter 16

Before Joshua could say anything, Cynthia spoke up, “Mr. Neal, please don’t let your eyes wander on my body.”

Joshua quickly changed the subject, not wanting to dwell on his guilty conscience. “I need to talk to you. I have something to discuss.”

Cynthia continued to dry her hair, opening the door slightly. “If it’s about Jayleen and Mitchell, there’s no need. We have nothing to discuss.”

“It’s not,” Joshua replied patiently, despite his dislike of her attitude.

He needed to find out what kind of person Cynthia truly was.

Cynthia had calmed down considerably after her shower. She put down her towel and asked, What is it?”

“I’d like to visit your family. My grandfather was right. In the two years from our marriage to our divorce, I never visited your parents. That’s not proper etiquette,” Joshua said solemnly, looking serious.

“No need,” Cynthia refused.

“I just want to apologize to your parents; I won’t cause any trouble.” Joshua’s gaze deepened, his voice low and slow.

Cynthia maintained her earlier attitude. “Really, there’s no need.”

‘Are you so against it because there’s some secret in your family?” Joshua recalled what Yoel had said earlier.

“Yes, my family is too rich. I’m afraid you’ll visit, decide you want my fortune, refuse to divorce me, and use my money to support your villas in Sovereign Heights,” Cynthia said seriously, her eyes giving nothing away.

Joshua did not believe a word of that, but he played along and asked, “I know of the wealthy families and corporations, but which one is yours?”

“The Yates Group,” Cynthia blurted out.

of her identity being

a daughter,

so very few knew she was the daughter of the Yates family, save

anyone.” Joshua did not buy it for a second, feeling more and more perplexed

replied

indeed

like a fairy that had escaped from a

Chapter 16

for half a day. I won’t waste your parents‘ time,” Joshua tried again.

didn’t go when we got married? People might think you’re deliberately trying to

didn’t go

were you doing before if you really wanted to visit them?” Cynthia interrupted him, acting impolitely for the first time. “I’ll say it one last time: there’s

could see her resistance.

the more curious

ordinary residential area in Nexuria. Nothing

you so against me going?”

I don’t want certain people to laugh at me. If you tell him about our two–year marriage and divorce, how would he and his new partner

that simple statement, Joshua’s thoughts returned to the

relationship with her family and that her father

mother,” Joshua changed

unusual reaction. Just as he was about to continue persuading her, Cynthia collected herself,

considered countless possibilities, but he never

Joshua did not know what

conversation here.” Cynthia put the bottle back. ” Tomorrow morning, we still

darkened, and the words he wanted to say turned into a simple sentence.

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