Chapter 17


    Chapter 17


    Joshua wore pajamas that matched the color of hers. His cor was slightly open, and his hair a bit


    messy, which gave him an air of disheveled charm, more unrestrained than usual, and the coldness he


    often exuded was now diminished. For a moment, it felt like the early days of their marriage.


    Noticing Cynthia’s dazed expression, Joshua realized there were tears on her face and


    lingering teardrops on theshes of her eyes. Swallowing hard, he furrowed his brow slightly and


    asked, “Why are you crying?”


    “Who’s crying?” Cynthia replied in confusion. However, having just woken up, her mental state was not


    as sharp as usual, making her retort seem more like an attempt to cover up her own vulnerability.


    Assuming she was upset about the divorce, Joshua said, “Well, since we’re both awake,e and sit


    for a while,”


    “No, thank you.” Cynthia wanted only to drink some water and sleep, feeling extremely tired. ” I’m going


    back to bed.”


    However, before she could take a step, Joshua grabbed her hand, took the ss from her, and led her


    to the dining table.


    Cynthia was puzzled,


    cing the ss in front of her, Joshua’s slender, pale hand revealed his distinct knuckles. With a low,


    gentle voice, he asked, “Why can’t you sleep?”


    Cynthia stared at the half–full ss, sipping the water slowly. She did not answer his question.


    “Is it because of the divorce tomorrow?” Joshua inquired.


    Cynthia’s drinking motion paused, struggling to keep up with his pace.


    “When I proposed to you, I truly intended to spend my life with you.” Joshua took the initiative to bring


    up the topic, his freshly awakened eyes not as distant as they usually were. I just didn’t realize Jayleen


    had another reason for leaving me.”


    Setting the now–empty ss on the table, Cynthia responded calmly, “I know.”


    Before that call from Jayleen, Joshua had been very good to her. He did not arrange a wedding when


    she did not want one, and he did not announce their rtionship to the media to avoid attracting


    attention. He even took care of her potential insecurities and praised her for the smallest things in their


    daily life.


    If it had not been for that call from Jayleen, she would have thought she had hit the jackpot. Her mother


    could rest easy.


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    However, the reality was quite different.


    “Cynthia,” Joshua called her name with the same gentleness and concern as before.


    Cynthia did not stop him.


    Perhaps it was the dream of her mother, reminiscing about their past, or simply the night ying tricks


    on her mind.