Cynthia's POV
I didn't know if I suddenly went deaf or if the world was suddenly hit the mute button, I could't seem to hear anything but my heartbeat. I didn't know if he meant something else by those words, and what's left of my sanity told me that he was saying them on purpose to make me think more.
But why did he do it? I couldn't think of a reason.
"Cynthia." He suddenly sighed, pulling me out of my chaotic silence, "I don't know why you're so wary of me, I'm going to be the new owner of this estate, don't you know that very well?"
Yes, he would indeed be the new owner ......
"Since you also belong to this manor ...... forget it." He suddenly paused, and also politely pulled away from me, he seemed to be smiling, putting on his layer of gentlemanly mask again. His boots rattled a
