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
Cynthia finally understood the situation clearly. They were not just playing a game of 'cat and mouse' but were genuine companions."Do you still have to ignore me because of her?" Cynthia realized she was in a tight spot and hastily added, "I won't actually ignore you. After being together for so long, don't you understand me by now?"Matthew looked at her, obviously implying that her explanations would not work this time."I'm hungry." She switched tactics.Matthew always cared about her eating and drinking habits and did not continue pressing the issue. "What would you like to eat?""Beef stew.""I'll make it for you. Stay put.""Okay!" Cynthia agreed promptly. Matthew went to prepare the ingredients to cook for her. Ever since he got married to Cynthia, he had hired chefs from various cuisines to teach him how to cook. He did this so that he could prepare meals that suited her taste during pregnancy. Online sources claimed that during pregnancy, women's tastes often ch
"We've replaced all the locks in the house with smart locks. Didn't you notice?" Matthew stated with utmost seriousness.Cynthia pondered for a moment. Could she honestly say that she had not noticed?Matthew explained, "If we were still using the old locks, I'd be worried that you'd faint inside a room one day, and I'd have to waste time looking for the keys."With the smart locks, unlocking the door was as simple as using a fingerprint scan. Cynthia used to think Matthew was unyielding, seemingly unaffected no matter how tough the training was. However, he had become incredibly cautious and attentive ever since she became pregnant."Alright," Cynthia conceded without pressing further."Your beef stew will be ready soon," Matthew reminded her, gently pinching her cheek. He added, "Don't do anything risky."Cynthia wholeheartedly agreed.At noon, Jonathan, Hank, Tracy, and the others arrived. Since Cynthia became pregnant, they would make regular visits. Originally, they intende
Kendrick had long coveted these two adorable kids. Finally, he could have them in his care this time."There's one more thing," Cynthia said as she pulled a document out of her bag.Kendrick, immersed in joy, asked eagerly, "Tell me."Cynthia handed over the document. "Remember to send them to after-school classes. The ones Isabella doesn't know, Isaiah can tutor her."Kendrick took the document without thinking, but as he flipped through the thick stack of papers, he frowned. Then, he could not help but accuse, "Aren't you two a bit too strict with the kids? There are so many classes? Can they handle it?"He recalled how he had been forced to take many classes as a child, and he still remembered the pain vividly. Moreover, Kendrick was aware that Cynthia had been an advocate for liberal education, so why did she suddenly take this stance?Cynthia glanced at Matthew and said to Kendrick, "We didn't make them do this. It's what they wanted." Initially, Cynthia had never though