Mr. Neal, Mrs. Neal’s Gone with The Money by Little Treasure

Chapter 17

Joshua wore pajamas that matched the color of hers. His collar was slightly open, and his hair a bit messy, which gave him an air of disheveled charm, more unrestrained than usual, and the coldness he often exuded was now diminished. For a moment, it felt like the early days of their marriage.

Noticing Cynthia’s dazed expression, Joshua realized there were tears on her face and

lingering teardrops on the lashes of her eyes. Swallowing hard, he furrowed his brow slightly and asked, “Why are you crying?”

“Who’s crying?” Cynthia replied in confusion. However, having just woken up, her mental state was not as sharp as usual, making her retort seem more like an attempt to cover up her own vulnerability.

Assuming she was upset about the divorce, Joshua said, “Well, since we’re both awake, come and sit for a while,”

“No, thank you.” Cynthia wanted only to drink some water and sleep, feeling extremely tired. ” I’m going back to bed.”

However, before she could take a step, Joshua grabbed her hand, took the glass from her, and led her to the dining table.

Cynthia was puzzled,

Placing the glass in front of her, Joshua’s slender, pale hand revealed his distinct knuckles. With a low, gentle voice, he asked, “Why can’t you sleep?”

Cynthia stared at the half–full glass, sipping the water slowly. She did not answer his question.

“Is it because of the divorce tomorrow?” Joshua inquired.

Cynthia’s drinking motion paused, struggling to keep up with his pace.

“When I proposed to you, I truly intended to spend my life with you.” Joshua took the initiative to bring up the topic, his freshly awakened eyes not as distant as they usually were. I just didn’t realize Jayleen had another reason for leaving me.”

Setting the now–empty glass on the table, Cynthia responded calmly, “I know.”

he did not announce their relationship to the media to avoid attracting attention. He

had not been for that call from Jayleen, she would have thought

the reality was quite

with the same gentleness and concern as before.

did not stop him.

their past, or simply the

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she used to,

the tears on her face made him feel like his heart was being pricked

expression and finally said,

in Joshua’s

response, the feeling

“After the divorce, I hope we can treat each other like strangers. Even if we meet again, we’ll be strangers to

company. The Yates Group was her father’s, which she hated deep down in her heart, but it was also her mother’s hard work Cooperation was inevitable between the two leading domestic enterprises, the Yates Group and the Neal Group. She did not

still somewhat concerned for her. “But

“Go

you have

unable to say the words ‘remarry‘. The thought of her raising children with someone else and laughing tenderly in someone else’s arms made him

“What?” Cynthia asked.

tell anyone you have a lot of money,” Joshua advised, not wanting her

his eyes, Cynthia was just an ordinary girl. She would inevitably attract unwanted attention if people found out she was worth

worry, I know,” Cynthia

but now he was calmly discussing these matters with her. Ultimately, he attributed all of his abnormal behavior to the tears on Cynthia’s face and considered his reaction to be a final

Cynthia said, standing up. She was genuinely