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 glance 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 had come up in the conversation. Regardless of

her confusion, she replied, “Yes”

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 playing 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 play 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 match lasted over an hour before finally

ending in a victory for Old Man Tanz Playing chess with the older gentlemen was meant to be a fun

pastime. Regardless of whether she was playing 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 glanced 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 waylaid 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 be coming over today, but it’s already this late.

I suppose he isn’t coming.” 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 him company

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 recommend someone for the army?”