Chapter 254

"Because she's my sister," Shirley answered directly, with the naivety and innocence typical of a young girl.

Shirley knew that Cynthia always spoke her mind. If she liked someone, she would say so; if she did not, she would say it too. The phrase 'saying one thing but meaning another' did not really apply to Cynthia.

"What if Joshua comes again after this? Judging by his demeanor, he doesn't seem like the type to give up easily." Jonathan worried.

"He doesn't give up easily because he sees Cynthia as single now, and as long as he tries hard enough, he believes there's always hope. But once Cynthia is no longer single and has a boyfriend, he'll naturally give up," Shirley said earnestly.

Jonathan became even more worried, also concerned about Cynthia. "But I don't think she's interested in relationships."

Her first marriage, her first experience with love, had hurt her deeply. She probably did not want to date or get married again.

"Who says they have to actually be together? Mit