Chapter 444
Chapter 444
The more Old Man Tanz thought about it, the more troubled he became!
Cynthia looked at the chessboard where only a handful of his pieces remained, and said softly, “Maybe
you should focus on The game for now.”
Old Man Tanz cast her a nce before making his move. However, another question arose in his mind
after only a couple of steps. “Does Captain know about all this?”
Cynthia seemed taken aback, a little puzzled why he hade up in the conversation. Regardless of
her confusion, she replied, “Yes”
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After Jimmy had found out, he gossiped about it with the rest of them. Naturally, Captain knew as well.
Considering everything that had happened, he knew it all.
“He really does? A spark of hope rekindled in Old Man Tane’s eyes.
Cynthia nodded. “Yes.”
Her simple affirmation lightened Old Man Tanz’s mood considerably, and be resumed ying chess
with renewed interest. Even though Old Man Tanz did not have many pieces left, he managed to hold
his ground for several more moves before eventually losing.
“Let’s have another game.” Old Man Tanz was in high spirits now, and all his werties had served to
dissipate.
Cynthia readily agreed. When she used to y with Old Man Tanz, she would always need to be
completely focused. However, during their previous game, Old Man Tanz’s mind had bren elsewhere,
and she had won without exerting too much effort.
However, now, they both were fully immersed in the game. The matchsted over an hour before finally
ending in a victory for Old Man Tanz ying chess with the older gentlemen was meant to be a fun
pastime. Regardless of whether she was ying with Old Man Neal or Old Man Tanz, Cynthia always
tried to let the old men win. As long as the game was exciting, that was all that mattered.
After the second match ended, Old Man Tanz nced at the time. It was already ten fifty–three. He
furrowed his brow. What was taking Little Quier so long? It was almost noon, and he still had not
returned. Had he been waid by the other old men for a game of chess?
The very thought irked him. The idea of confronting the other old men came to mind. How could they
be so inconsiderate, especially on such an important day?
“Old Man Tanz, do you have some other obligations?” Cynthia asked. She had noticed him checking
the time repeatedly and did not want to keep him from his duties
“Not at all, I’m perfectly free. Someone told me he would being over today, but it’s already thiste.
I suppose he isn’ting.” Old Man Tanz replied, half truthfully. He did not want to raise Cynthia’s
suspicions.
“Do you want me to call him and check?” Cynthia asked, with no suspicion whatsoever. No matter how
much she wracked her brain, she never would have guessed that Matthew would be here. After all, she
had been told he would be arraing tomorrow.
“No need.” Old Man Tanz did not want to tip his hand. He quickly changed the subject. “Let’s focus on
our conversation. Didn’t
wr Bettething else you wanted to discuss when you came here today?
He had noticed the bag she was carrying when she arrived. Whenever she came to keep himpany
and help alleviate bis boredorn with a game of chess, she never brought a bag. Clearly, there was
something else on her mail.
Cynthia know that Old Man Tanz was observant
However, she found herself at a loss for wants now. If she were to bring up the matter on her mind,
there was a high chance it could disrupt Old Man Tanz’s current good mood.
“Speak your mind, dear. You don’t need to hold anything secret with an old man like me,” Old Man Tanz
told her, showing genuine affection
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Hesitating, Cynthia did not lusow what to say. She could potentially hand over the information directly
to Uncle Tanz and cut to the chase. However, with Old Man Tanz…
Seeing her hesitation, Old Man Tanz ventured a question, “is there something you need my help with
“You could say that,” she replied.
“Do you want to rmend someone for the army?”