Chapter 444

The more Old Man Tanz thought about it, the more troubled he became!

Cynthia looked at the chessboard where only a handful of his pieces remained, and said softly, “Maybe you should focus on The game for now.”

Old Man Tanz cast her a glance before making his move. However, another question arose in his mind after only a couple of steps. “Does Captain know about all this?”

Cynthia seemed taken aback, a little puzzled why he had come up in the conversation. Regardless of her confusion, she replied, “Yes”

After Jimmy had found out, he gossiped about it with the rest of them. Naturally, Captain knew as well. Considering everything that had happened, he knew it all.

“He really does? A spark of hope rekindled in Old Man Tane’s eyes.

Cynthia nodded. “Yes.”

be resumed playing chess with renewed interest. Even though Old Man Tanz did not have many pieces left, he managed to hold

high spirits now,

play with Old Man Tanz, she would always need to be completely focused. However, during their previous game, Old Man Tanz’s mind had bren elsewhere,

fully immersed in the game. The match lasted over an hour before finally ending in a victory for Old Man Tanz Playing chess with the older gentlemen was meant to be a fun pastime. Regardless of whether she was playing

the time. It was already ten fifty–three. He furrowed his brow. What was taking Little Quier so long? It was almost noon, and he still had not returned. Had he been waylaid by

men came to mind. How could they

noticed him checking the time repeatedly and did not

told me he would be coming over today, but it’s already this late. I suppose he isn’t coming.”

check?” Cynthia asked, with no suspicion whatsoever. No matter how much she wracked her brain, she never would have guessed that Matthew would be here.

hand. He quickly changed the

wanted to discuss when you

arrived. Whenever she came to keep him company and help alleviate bis boredorn with a game of chess, she never brought a bag. Clearly, there

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