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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
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtplaying 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
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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
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?”
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