Chapter 571


    Chapter 571


    After that, Matthew took Joshua and left the apartment, heading downL


    Cynthia was still worried about Joshua’s condition as it did not seem like indigestion.


    Once Shirley noticed they had all left, she curiously asked Cynthia, “Cynthia, tell me the truth. If


    Matthew pursued you, would you ept?”


    Cynthia was taken aback


    Matthew?


    Almost instantly, she responded, “No.”


    The idea of being pursued by her captain did not even cross her mind. After all, she still vividly


    remembered the grueling training sessions, and she could not stand his methods.


    Even the thought of having a meal together felt somewhat unre


    unreal


    “Why not?” Shirley was confused. “Matthew is good–looking, treats you well, and he’s gentle. Isn’t he a


    good choice?”


    Cynthia carefully pondered before saying, “Some people are better suited as friends.


    It was not just her, but even Gaby and Riley would not dare to entertain such thoughts.


    If Cynthia did not know what it was like to be trained by Matthew, she might be tempted, especially


    since she had discovered that he was genuinely great during this period.


    However, she would always rte Matthew to the harsh training and ruthlessness she endured back


    then.


    “What if Joshua recovers and pursues you? Would you agree then?” Shirley asked again.


    “No,” Cynthia replied firmly.


    “And what about…”


    Cynthia interrupted, making her stance clear, “I currently have no ns in that regard. You should just


    focus on your rtionship.”


    Shirley was worried. “Cynthia…”


    She was concerned that Cynthia might have lost hope in this aspect due to her past rtionship


    Yet, would Cynthia not feel lonely on her own?


    “Have you prepared your dress for thepany’s annual party?” Cynthia changed the subject, not


    wanting to dwell on the previous topic. “Do you need my help to choose one?”


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    “It’s already prepared,” Shirley replied, noticing that Cynthia did not want to discuss it further.


    Joshua and Matthew were strolling in the garden of the residential area


    Seeing Joshua remain silent beside him, Matthew asked, “Why did you lie to Cynthia?”


    “It’s none of your business.” Joshua huffed like a child.


    Matthew sat down on a bench, asking casually, “Don’t you like me?”


    Joshua nced at him but remained silent.


    He knew, so why ask?


    Were all adults so twisted?


    Matthew treated him as a child and continued, “Let me guess… Is it because Cynthia talked to me and


    ignored you, and it made you feel ufortable?”


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    Joshua, being a child at heart, could not hide his feelings. Hence, he red at Matthew, expressing his


    dislike.


    Matthew did not bother to argue with him. If Joshua were in his right mind, he might scold him a bit, but


    now he was just a five–year–old mentally.


    “Don’t lie anymore, Cynthia doesn’t like being deceived,” Matthew kindly reminded him.


    “I don’t need your advice,” Joshua retorted defiantly.


    Matthew smirked, replying calmly, “I don’t want to care either. But I promised Cynthia to take care of


    you with her.”


    Joshua felt a bit unhappy


    Did Cynthia think he was difficult to handle, which was why she let this person take care of him?


    “When we get back, I’ll tell Cynthia that I’ll take care of you. Let her focus on her own matters,” Matthew


    continued.


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