The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Edmund was about to follow Lucas out, but Beatrice grabbed his arm to stop him. “Stay here with us, Edmund.”

“Umm, I don’t think…” said Edmund awkwardly.

At that moment, all Lucas could think about was Corinne’s condition, so he did not realize Edmund did not follow him out.

As soon as Lucas was out of earshot, Beatrice asked, “Edmund, tell me the truth now! How did Lucas injure his foot? Is it serious?”

Edmund did not want to worry Beatrice by leaving her there, even though the room they were in was not a real morgue but a room the hospital set up to look like one. It had been left unused for many years, so it was quite dank and dark. It was not the best place to leave two elderly people with frail health.

injury isn’t that serious. He only needs some rest, and he’ll be good as new. Besides, he’s not the type to take his health lightly. There’s

Edmund. I’m asking you how Lucas injured his foot!” said Beatrice

“Uh…”

question about it—Lucas would kill him if he told Beatrice the truth. Still,

you and Mister Cedric will fall sick if the two of you stay here

happened to Lucas’ foot! We’re not going to leave this

what happened. Miss Rosie orchestrated another hit-and-run on Corinne before this. Three days ago, when Mister Lucas went to see Miss Corinne off after she left

he himself got hurt in the process. He forbade me to tell you what happened because he was worried you’d blame Miss Corinne. So I’d appreciate it if the two of

They both felt there was something