The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Nellie Nymphaea’s name took Lucas by surprise. He sighed and asked, “And? Did you see it?”

Corinne shook her head. “I didn’t. Jeremy bought that painting early on and deliberately refused to show it to me.”

“So, what is it you want to do?” Lucas raised his eyebrows.

Corinne answered bluntly, “I want you to help me buy that painting back from Jeremy at all costs! I’ll pay for it.”

Lucas narrowed his eyes. “Money isn’t a problem. Getting it from him is. He bought the painting on purpose because he knew you wanted it. He’s not going to give it up that easily.”

Corinne cocked her eyebrow and asked, “Are you saying it can’t be done?”

it for you even if it means risking my life. I won’t be able to get it that soon, though,

“That’s fine as long as

had a heartbroken expression as he looked at his sister.

glanced at him.

around anymore shows empathy, but we can’t let our feelings take over our lives. It’s exhausting. I

gently pushed Lucas’ hand on her head. “I can’t move on! I won’t betray my mother even if

distressed, but he understood the obsession in Corinne’s heart too. He withdrew his hand and got up, saying, “Let’s not dwell on these unhappy things. It’s getting late. I’ll bring you to your room to get some rest now. You might feel a little unaccustomed just after coming back, so feel free to call me if there’s anything you want to ask. Take it

silence. When Lucas opened the door, he and Corinne

“When did you come back? What are you doing

to his senses. He looked at Lucas, then at Corinne, and exclaimed in shock, “Lucas! Corinne

it!” Lucas warned, interrupting