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!

of medicine. “Here’s

speechless. ‘How did

did not actually get the medicine himself. Halfway through, he suddenly realized Beatrice had sent

looked probingly at Lucas. “Tell me the truth, Lucas. Is

She saved your life before, Grandpa, so I’m just repaying her for doing

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

Lucas,” said

grandson could be, so she decided to not pursue the matter for

of your foot, Lucas. You better let it heal properly so that

I know how

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