Chapter 635

Chapter 635

If Cynthia had not returned unexpectedly back then, none of this would have happened, and their lives

might not be as they

“Cynthia, Shirley,” Michelle greeted them first, starkly contrasting her previously brash attitude.

Cynthia and Shirley both responded politely but with noticeable coldness. Mandy’s anxiety escalated

Sometimes she wondered why Cynthia, merely a woman in her twenties, seemed to have a stronger

aura than even Jonathan. Whenever Cynthia was present, Mandy struggled to keep her thoughts and

feelings hidden. This time was no different.

“Have you eaten yet? Let’s have dinner first,” Mandy asked, attempting to change the topic and ease

the tension.

“Thank you for your concern, Madam Quinn. You go ahead and discuss with father. We know how to

feed ourselves. Please, continue with your business,” Shirley said, knowing her elder sister was not

fond of small talk.

Mandy loaked awkward, and Jonathan affered her no additional chance for small talk. He cut straight to

the chase “It’s getting late, let’s get to the point.”

Several months had passed since their last meeting.

During this time, Cynthia and Shirley had not encountered Michelle and Mandy. They also remained

clueless about what their father discussed with them after they left on Mandy’s birthday. However,

considering the current situation, today seemed to be the day to make the final decision.

“Can we talk about this privately? I want to discuss our matter.” Mandy, harboring some trepidation

toward Cynthia after their last encounter, voiced her request.

On hearing this, Cynthia began to rise from her seat. Yet, Jonathan stopped her, addressing Mandy

with profound seriousness. “Cynthia and Shirley are both my daughters. There is nothing that needs to

be concealed from them.

Mandy hesitated. Michelle cast an imperceptible glance toward Cynthia,

By rights, Cynthia had disrupted her previously harmonious life and her prestigious circle of friends.

Michelle should have been filled with anger and contempt toward her. Yet, she felt not an ounce of

disgust at the moment. Her sole emnation was the hope that, no matter how their discussion would pan

out today, Cynthia would not make things difficult for her in their future

encounters.

The title of the Yates Group heiress was too daunting. If her mother’s relationship with Jonathan bore

no fruit, she would become a commoner, a person so ordinary she could not be more so. If that

happened, and Cynthia chose to cut off her work, it would be ridiculously easy for her to drive her to the

wall.

“I’ve given deep thought to your words from our last meeting. Not treating you sincerely was my

mistake. I apologize.” Mandy glanced at Cynthia

“There’s no need,” replied Jonathan, his tone notably bland. Perhaps he had grown much since

learning of the deception, maybe the passage of time had matured him. He had no thoughts of

marrying again. Seeing Shirley and Cynthia happy was enough for hair.

“Jonathan… Are you really not giving me any chance?” Mandy’s voice trailed off, the energy seemingly

sapped out of her with these words.

For some reason, this scene triggered an image in Cynthia’s mind of joshua putting on an act in front of

her. Jonathan spoke, his tone harboring a severity she had never heard before. “From the moment you

wrongfully accused Cynthia in front of me, there ceased to be any possibilities between ta

“Wrongly accuse her?” Shirley latched on to the key point.