Chapter 77

Cynthia was shocked when she heard Old Man Neal’s voice.

“Grandpa? What brings you here?” Cynthia asked, setting down her utensils and standing up.

“Is this all you’re having for lunch?” Old Man Neal asked, his expression full of concern.

“I wasn’t very hungry, so I prepared lunch with whatever’s available here. Have you eaten? If not, I’ll ask them to get something for you,” Cynthia explained politely.

Old Man Neal’s gaze lingered on her for a moment, his expression complex. He asked, “Do they listen to you?”

Cynthia pursed her lips, unsure how to answer.

“Tell Grandpa, did Joshua confine you here and not allow you to go out?” Old Man Neal was angry at Joshua.

“Grandpa, please believe me. Joshua isn’t keeping me here against my will,” Cynthia lied, not wanting him to worry too much. Besides, if she really wanted to leave, these people would not be able to stop her.

Cynthia was willing to stay here for the time being because she did not want to deal with the drama anymore or argue with Joshua about Jayleen.

reach you on your phone earlier?” Old Man Neal

was getting annoying, so I turned

concern. As an elder, he did not want to interfere too much in the affairs of

youngsters.

held against her will,

slightly at the sight of Cynthia and Old Man Neal

detached demeanor, Joshua

welcome, declaring, “I want to take Cynthia back to Old Neal Manor for a few days.”

Cynthia was surprised.

immediately refused,

mistreated. Even if

discuss with Cynthia. She won’t have time until we receive the

Man Neal asked Cynthia, “Is that true?”

replied simply,

had the same goal: to handle

for two purposes. First, if Cynthia admitted to being confined, Old Man Neal would take her away to give her freedom. If she denied it, his visit would serve as a

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