Chapter 447

However, when she saw the man standing behind her, her mind blanked for a few seconds, a string of question marks flashing in her head. Captain?

“You, young man. I thought you weren’t coming. “Old Man Tanz broke her stupor

“I always keep my promises.” Matthew’s deep voice was quite pleasing to the ear, complementing his tall and handsome

“Alright, stop with the formalities. I’ll go check if the meal is ready. You two chat.” Old Man Tanz did not intend to play gooseberry here.

Matthew nodded slightly, an air of nobility surrounding him. “Alright.”

Once Old Man Tanz left, silence fell over the area. Cynthia was not usually one to shy away. She had been perfectly calm when she met Joshua’s parents However, this time, she genuinely felt timid

“Do you always get this nervous seeing me?” Matthew observed her state, his tone teasing.

Cynthia stayed silent. How could she not be nervous?

Matthew gestured to the seat Old Man Tanz had just vacated. “Sit.”

she was still wondering. Was he not supposed to return on the 7th? It

with a 5,000–meter weighted run to warm up?” Matthew poured her

could only stare blankly. No,

called her.

responded instinctively to

play a round.”

about to

didn’t say

by something. The Captain had

with her

hung over her like a blade suspended precariously above her neck. Seeking her distracted state, Matthew, with a steady hand, arranged the pieces on the chessboard and

Cynthia answered

looked at her, his ink–black eyes narrowing. “Did getting married take away all

bolder

to meet his, “Didn’t Mitchell say you wouldn’t be back

refined and majestic. His white shirt added a touch of scholarly air to him. As she took in his visage, Cynthia was momentarily stunned. A thought surfaced in her mind, “The Captain didn’t look too bal‘ If Jammy, Kendrick, and the others were to hear of this thought, they would surely berate her for being

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