The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Edmund never felt pressure like this before. “Sir, it’s because…”

Cedric glared at him. “You better not play dumb and tell us the truth. There’ll be hell to pay if I detect a lie in your words!”

‘I can’t keep it a secret anymore. They’re going to find out sooner or later…’ thought Edmund. He sighed helplessly and said, “It’s because Miss Corinne is—”

“It’s because she’s your savior, Grandpa. We owe her that much,” Lucas chimed in just in time.

Cedric and Beatrice turned toward the door and saw Lucas limping back in with the help of his crutches.

Edmund sighed in relief. Faced with Cedric’s immense pressure, he nearly blurted Corinne’s secret!

a bottle of

Beatrice were speechless. ‘How did he get

through, he suddenly realized Beatrice had sent him away on purpose, so

of medicine and looked probingly at Lucas. “Tell me the truth,

“There’s no need to overthink this, Grandpa, Grandma. Corinne is a good kid. She saved your

see Grandpa and Grandma off to the car, and come back after that. I still have things I need you

Mister Lucas,” said Edmund

knew how stubborn her grandson could be, so she decided to not pursue the

But make sure you take care of your foot, Lucas. You better let it

worry, Grandma. I know how to take