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!

of medicine. “Here’s

speechless. ‘How did

get the medicine himself. Halfway through, he suddenly realized Beatrice had sent him away on purpose,

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

is a good kid. She

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

Lucas,” said Edmund

She knew how stubborn her grandson could be, so she decided

Lucas. You better let it heal properly so that it won’t

smiled and nodded. “Don’t worry, Grandma. I