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.”

simple affirmation lightened Old Man Tanz’s mood considerably, and be resumed playing chess with renewed interest. Even though Old Man Tanz did not have many pieces left, he managed to hold his ground for several more

in high spirits now, and all

need to be completely focused. However, during their previous game, Old Man Tanz’s mind had bren elsewhere, and she had won without exerting too

Old Man Tanz Playing chess with the older gentlemen was meant to be a fun pastime. Regardless of whether she was playing with Old Man Neal or Old Man Tanz, Cynthia always tried to let

so long? It was almost noon, and he still had not returned. Had he been waylaid by the other old men for a game of chess?

irked him. The idea of confronting the other old men came to mind. How could they be so inconsiderate, especially

asked. She had noticed him checking the time

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

matter how much she wracked her brain, she never would have guessed that Matthew would be here. After all, she had been told he would be arraing tomorrow.

want to tip his hand. He quickly changed the subject.

else you wanted to discuss when you

was carrying when she 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 was something else

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