Chapter 524
Mr. Neal, Mrs. Neal’s Gone With The Money
Chapter 524
cynthia stood up, intending to call for someone, yet she found herself unable to utter a word. âSit,â Felix
Instructed, taking at seat across from her. Cynthia pursed her lips, and as she sat down, she finally
managed to address him, âUncle Felix.â
âDonât be so nervous. What happened to Joshua?â Felix responded in a conforting tone, with the care
of an elder.
Cynthia was about to recount the incident. However, before speaking, she handed over the medical
records she had obtained from Sean. Take a look at this first. He just had surgery and is still
unconscious. His condition isnât very good.â
Felixâs heart skipped a beat, yet his hands took the documents, and his expression remained
unaffected. His demeanor was calm throughout the process.
He asked halfâjokingly, âSo, youâre saying he might either be paralyzed or impaired once he wakes
up?â Felix glanced at a portion of the documents. His eyes flickered briefly before adjusting quickly
Cynthia did not sugarcoat her reply. âYes.â
Felix continued reading. The further he read, the heavier his mood becarne. However, he did not show
any sign of his feelings. Instead, he simply flipped through the pages as it reading a work document
As Felix reached the last page, Cynthia took the Initiative to say, âIâm sorry.â
âHm?â
âJoshua ended up like this because he took a bullet for me. This situation is all my fault.â
Felix paused for a moment, finally revealing a touch of genuine emotion. A bullet?â
Cynthia recounted the whole process. She mentioned all the crucial details, from Yerickâs actions to
Joshua being shot for her. Sean had shown her Joshuaâs gunshot wound. Given its location and timing,
if Jestas had not shielded her, there was a high chance she would have been the one hit. Reflecting on
the situation, she realized that Yerickâs shot was likely intended for her. He wanted Joshua to
experience the same pain he did.
Felix listened quietly Once Cynthia finished, he called gently as usual. âDonât shoulder all the blame
yourself. He protected the person he wanted to protect. I should be happy for him.â
âUncle Felix..â Cynthia felt guilty.
âThis requires my signature, doesnât it?â Felix noticed the family consent form she held.
His change of subject caught Cynthia off guard, and she passed it to him. âYes,â
Felix took the form glanced over it, asked the cafe owner for a pen, and smoothly signed his name.
Handing the consent form. back to Cynthia, his tone was as calm as befure âRest assured, and you
should focus on his treatment. Iâll find a way to keep this from Duphine and Old Man Nealâ
âAlright.â Cynthiaâs heart grew heavier.
âCynthia,â Felix called her name.
Overwhelmed with guilt and complex feelings, Cynthia looked up at him.
Felixâs lips curved into a reassuring smile. âDonât feel guilty. This incident is neither your fault nor your
responsibility. If youâre okay, he will be too â
âUncle Felix..â Cynthia had so much to say, yet her words were stuck
âYou should head back now. Donât waste any more time.â Felix put the consent forma in Iver hand.
âAlright, Cynthia replied.
Together, they left the cafe.
The mument Felix bounded the vehicle, Cynthia finally summoned the courage she needed. Deeply
apologetic and filled with guilt, she bent forward in a respectful how. âUncle Felix, I apologize,â she
confessed.
He simply chuckled and waved off her concern. âYou foolish girl. You shouldnât worry yourself with such
matters. Seeing you live well is Joshuaâs biggest wish, Besides, I ought to be thanking you for helping
me keep this from Daphne and the old man.â
Daphne and Old Man Neal, after all, held a deep affection for the young lad. Given the gravity of the
situation, they were liable to react emotionally, potentially leading to unforeseen circumstances.
Before leaving, Felix turned back to her, adding one last instruction, âBy the way, remember to keep
this from Moses as well.â