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.”

one, and he did not announce their relationship to the media to avoid attracting attention. He even took care

Jayleen, she would have thought she had hit the jackpot. Her mother could rest

was quite different.

her name with the

not stop him.

it was the dream of her mother, reminiscing about their past, or simply the night playing tricks on

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she used

not explain it, but seeing the tears on her face made

noticed his expression and finally

formed in Joshua’s

neutral response, the feeling of losing

each other like strangers. Even

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,

gaze deepened, still somewhat concerned for her. “But to promise me

prompted, “Go on.”

you have

words ‘remarry‘. The thought of her raising children with someone else and laughing tenderly in someone else’s arms

“What?” Cynthia asked.

don’t tell anyone you have a lot of money,” Joshua advised, not wanting her to be

unwanted attention if people found out she

know,” Cynthia said

even heavier. During the day, he had been preoccupied with Cynthia’s relationship with Mitchell, but now he was calmly discussing these matters with her. Ultimately, he attributed all

there’s nothing else, I’m going to sleep,” Cynthia said, standing up. She was genuinely tired.