Back at the villa, Cynthia spent the next few days focusing on Mason, her attention fully dedicated to enraging his cheerful and optimistic side.
Ain Zachary, theu encounters weir minimal. Aside from the batet moments when he returned at night, they rarely crossed paths. Even then, their interactions were limited to a quick hello before Cynthia would excuse herself and leave.
he was trying to maintain boundaries, respecting their status as a couple. Or perhaps it was his powerful,
Cynthia asumed his coldness stemmed from concern for Janice’s injustes. Maybe he wa allood nature–wurm sete modent, ky the next.
video was her, and deep down, he felt disgusted.
Another possibility was that he believed the woman ini Whatever the reason, she decided that this arrangement worked best for everyone. No more slaps from fance, and
Onzevening, asCynthia finished preparing dinner, she received a voice message from Dolly,
ments that made things awkward
“Cynthia, there’s a singles party tonight, and that cute guy’ve been crushing on will be there! You have to come and help me win him over.” Cynthia chuckled, happy to help Dolly find love. “Alright, I’ll be there,” she coplied
Just as the sent the message, she heard the sound of a car pulling up outside. Turning to Mason, she smiled warmly
stason, I’m heading home to spend time with my friends tonight. Be a good boy, okay?
member to talk to your dad more, and I’ll bring you a new toy tomorrow morning”
Mason, now secure in the routine of Cynthia’s visits, nodded confidently. “Take me to the amusement park tomorrow!
“Deal Pinky promise, notake–backs!” Cynthia grinned, booking her pinky with his
Ar that moment, Zachary entered the villa with Janice beside him. His gaze fell on Cynthia and Mason, who were sughing together like family. His expression remained cold and distant, his imposing presence as unapproachable as ever
Cynthia had grown used to this. She stood gave him a polite smule, and said, “Zachary, Janice, you’re back. I’ll be heading home now. Goodbye.”
Without waiting for a reply, she turned and left, her altitude casual and unbothered.
Zachary’s sharp eyes ranowed slightly.
Over the past few days, he had been deliberately keeping his distance. When Cynthia arrived in the morning, he was already gone, and when he returned at night, she had already left right on time. She didn’t seem affected by his absence at all
A faint ways of irritation bubbled up with him, though he couldn’t quite pinpoint wh
Still, be remanded himself that this was the best way in interact
Later that evening, the vibrant lights of Nightfall Barded across the walls. Music thumped as young men and women filled the dance floor with energy and excitement.
Dolly clutched Cynthia’s arm, her face lit with determination.
“That gay is perfect–handsome, dean–rat, and so warm and kind. He’s the most heart–fluttering man I’ve ever met! I’ve decided–he’s the one I’m marrying in this lifetime. So, when ho shows up, you have to act mean and a te nasty to me, okay? Just enough to make him feel sorry for me, got it?”
Cynthia odd but couldn’t help teasing. “Didn’t you say the same thing about the laut pay? You’re such a player.”
“Hey, this time it’s decent The momenti saw, my heart started racing. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about him. I swear, Cynthia, he’s the one! I just know it.”
Dolly’s passionate declaration was cut shout as her voice faltered. Her eyes widened, locking onto a Lall, elegant figure making its way through the crowd
“Whoa, Cynthia, lood That pay is even more handsome than my truth! He’s like ridiculously gorgeous!”
Cynihla bilinked in disbelier
Seef She wan’s wing–nesscond, Dolly was professing undying love, and the next, she was swooning over someone else. A total player! Curious Cynthia followed Dolly’s gaze and then drove in shock
