Clearly, Joshua was not interested in entertaining Chyler's ridiculous statement."I understand. If Ellora were to marry someone else, bringing Julie with her, I'd probably try to stop the wedding too," Chyler said seriously."They are well-suited for each other," Joshua carefully considered his words before saying them. Upon reflection, he realized that he and Cynthia shared many similar traits in certain aspects of their personalities. They were neither particularly talkative, quick to anger, not fond of communicating, and not skilled at opening up about their inner feelings. However, Matthew was different, and he was reassured that Cynthia was with Matthew.Chyler appeared puzzled, asking, "Are you okay?"Joshua did not respond immediately. Instead, he just picked up his drink and had another sip."Do you genuinely believe Cynthia and Matthew are a good match, or are you just trying to convince yourself?" Chyler probed further."I genuinely believe it," Joshua replied. Chyle
"If you spill the beans, I'm done for!" Chyler knew Joshua was trying to intimidate him, but he relented. "Ellora has finally started to see me differently. If my parents find out, she'll definitely give me the cold treatment again."Joshua raised his glass. "If you don't want me to tell them, watch your mouth.""Got it!" Chyler immediately made a zipping motion across his lips.Joshua did not say anything more, just drinking glass after glass.Seeing that Joshua still had something on his mind, Chyler blurted out, "Actually, I have a way for you and Cynthia to reconnect."Joshua raised an eyebrow, puzzled. When did he ever say he wanted to reconnect with Cynthia?"Have a child now. If it's a boy, you can arrange for Cynthia's daughter to marry into your family, and if it's a girl, she can marry into hers. That way, you and Cynthia become in-laws," Chyler suggested mischievously."And if they're all boys?" Joshua thought Chyler had lost his mind."That's even simpler!""What
"Mmhmm.""Alright." Chyler did not try to persuade him. In their circle, this kind of arrangement was quite common.The next morning, Joshua set off for Jiverton. Felix, Daphne, and the others were all waiting for him at home, knowing that he had witnessed Cynthia and Matthew's wedding.To be honest, they were all worried about him."Joshua," Moses called out as soon as he saw him. Old Man Neal, Felix, and Daphne all turned their gaze toward him.This scene had occurred before, the day he brought Cynthia home."What's the matter?" Joshua remained as composed as ever, walking inside.Old Man Neal looked a bit older than before, with worry in his eyes as he asked, "Did you see Cynthia?""Yes.""Did you talk?""We did. I've let go." Joshua concealed his emotions in front of them. Moses was somewhat surprised. "Really?""Mmhmm.""You didn't cause any trouble, did you?" Felix asked.Joshua was stunned. Of course, his own father would be the one adding another stab to her he
Felix and Daphne watched Joshua's retreating figure, their brows furrowing with complex emotions. Moses observed this and offered some reassurance, saying, "Don't worry too much. Joshua will figure things out on his own."Daphne, however, could not help but feel uneasy. "Let's hope so," she replied, still visibly concerned.Felix, on the other hand, appeared more composed. Standing beside Daphne, he spoke earnestly, "What you should be more concerned about right now is not whether he can let go but whether he might make another foolish mistake."Daphne inquired, "What do you mean?"Intrigued, Moses also asked, "Yeah, what do you mean?"Felix, with his knack for hitting where it hurts, responded seriously, "He loved Cynthia and couldn't have her. Who's to say he won't find someone similar to her and spend the rest of his life with her?"Daphne and Moses were shocked by Felix's reply. "Joshua is not that kind of person," Moses eventually interjected because he felt the need to
"I'd like to be alone for a while."Matthew was confused."I just want some time alone," Cynthia explained. Being watched over 24/7 was rather stressful for her, and most importantly, Matthew had prevented Riley from meeting her. Matthew's heart skipped a beat, and he replied gentler, "Are you feeling unwell?" "No, I just want some time alone." She knew her request might hurt Matthew a little, but she had to help her friend in need. "Can you please let me have some time to myself? I need some peace."Matthew hesitated before saying, "Of course."After he led her to the yard and set everything up for her, he left her alone. As soon as he walked away, Cynthia cleared her throat twice, signaling Riley. Riley immediately emerged from the nearby bushes and came over to her. She casually picked up a grape from the table and began eating it, asking, "How did you manage to get Matthew to leave?""I told him I wanted to be alone for a while."Riley was shocked, and she nearly droppe
Riley was confused. Her initial reaction was that Matthew had called someone to capture her. She had contemplated making a run for it, but upon closer consideration, she realized that as long as it were not Matthew but Mitchell and the others who came, she was confident she could escape. With these thoughts in mind, she decided to wait.Before long, a handsome man with a gloomy expression walked over. He was dressed in a custom-tailored suit, looking coldly at Riley. Oh, snap! Travis!Riley barely had time to think before climbing back over the wall and escaping. Her mind raced with questions about how Matthew allied with this guy and how they even knew each other.Matthew glanced at Travis and said, "I've given you the information. Watch her closer, and don't let her ruin someone else's marriage again.""Okay," Travis replied and left the yard.At the same time, Travis ordered his men to chase after Riley.When Cynthia overheard the phone call, she wanted to stand up and hel
Matthew tried to convince her, "Do you not notice that she likes Travis?"Cynthia thought for a moment and then shook her head. So far, she could only sense that Riley had some interest in Travis. After all, if Riley truly liked him, she would not come to Cynthia for help with cover."It's normal that you didn't notice. These past few months, she and Travis have had several encounters. If you actually help her, it will ruin their little game." Cynthia was intrigued. "Little game?" Matthew uttered, "It's a game of cat and mouse. She's running, and he's chasing."Cynthia had not heard of this before, and she was puzzled. "When I was pursuing you, would you have liked it if someone had interfered in our matter?" Matthew asked her.Cynthia thought about it and replied, "I'm okay either way."Regardless of interference or not, if fate led two people together, they would be together. If they were not destined to be together, they would not be together, no matter what."But I woul
While Cynthia was messaging Riley, Matthew sensed that his phone had vibrated, and he knew the call was connected.Riley had found a safe hiding spot and was puzzled by the call. "Captain?"She waited for a response but heard nothing from the other end. Just as she was about to hang up, a voice from a distance came through. "What did Riley reply?""She hasn't replied to me yet." Their voices were barely audible, but Riley immediately understood the call's purpose.It was a trap.Matthew suggested, "Why don't you call her? Regardless of what she says later, I still believe their game is meant for the two of them, and you shouldn't interfere."Cynthia agreed, "Okay."Matthew promptly hung up his phone.In the past, Cynthia would have noticed such a subtle move from him, but her pregnancy had slightly distracted her attention, causing a delayed reaction. Nevertheless, she remained smarter than most.Cynthia dialed Riley's number. Riley picked up, secretly mocking Matthew's cr