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!

to Cedric and passed him a bottle of medicine. “Here’s the blood pressure medicine you’ve asked

‘How

realized Beatrice had sent him away on purpose,

and looked probingly at Lucas. “Tell me the

wanted to ask, so he cut in. “There’s no need to overthink this, Grandpa, Grandma. Corinne is a good kid. She saved your life before, Grandpa, so I’m just repaying her for doing that. You two must be tired now, so

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

Lucas,” said Edmund with a

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

sure you take care of your foot, Lucas. You better

“Don’t worry, Grandma. I know

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