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.”

call from Jayleen, Joshua had been very good to her. He did not arrange a wedding when she did not want one, and he did not announce their relationship to the media to avoid attracting attention. He even took care of her potential insecurities and praised her for the smallest things in their daily

have thought she had hit the jackpot. Her mother could rest easy.

reality was quite different.

the same gentleness and concern

did not

their past,

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as she used

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

noticed his expression and finally said,

formed in

neutral response, the

treat each other like strangers. Even if we meet again,

to manage the 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 want personal feelings to

can agree to that.” Joshua’s gaze deepened, still somewhat concerned

prompted, “Go

you have

to be with someone else later on…” Joshua began but stopped abruptly, unable to say the words ‘remarry‘. The thought of her raising children

“What?” Cynthia asked.

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

ordinary girl. She would inevitably attract unwanted attention if people

I know,” Cynthia

with Mitchell, but now he was calmly discussing these matters with her. Ultimately, he attributed all of his abnormal behavior

Cynthia said, standing up.