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.”

until that moment, she was still wondering. Was he not supposed to return on the 7th? It was still the 6th, was

warm up?” Matthew poured her a cup of tea, his tone casual yet

No, that

Matthew called

instinctively to this address.

play a round.”

about to

didn’t say

was usually calm and collected. However, she was bothered by something. The

with her

a steady hand, arranged the pieces on the chessboard and asked, “Would you prefer to discuss the issue of using me as an “antidote Last time or play

Cynthia answered

his ink–black eyes narrowing. “Did getting

bolder before?

said, skillfully diverting the tuple. Her gaze rose to meet his, “Didn’t

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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