The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Corinne’s eyes immediately dimmed. “Oh. Bring her to the living room to wait for me. And please ask the kitchen to prepare lunch for one more person. She’ll probably stay for lunch.”

“Yes, Miss Corinne,” said the servant with a bow before going to do as he was asked.

Corinne led Joey back to the living room to meet with Annie. As soon as she entered the living room, she saw Annie dragging a large box toward her.

“Hey, Corinne!”

Corinne looked down at the box before turning back to Annie with a raised eyebrow. “What’s this? Did you run away from home?”

Annie waved dismissively. “Nope. I’ve specially prepared this for you, Corinne. Inside, you’ll find all the things you’ll need for your stay in the hospital. I mean, the baby’s going to come out soon, right?”

than a 24-inch luggage bag, again and said, “I’ve got everything I need. There won’t be any place in the hospital room to put such a huge box, so

sorts of mother-and-baby supplies, and

inside. The only thing I did was

surprised. She raised an eyebrow

to buy all the most expensive things for you. He kept all the purchases at my place and told me to deliver them to you only when you’re about to give birth to the baby. He was worried you’d throw it away if he gave it

was quite touched to hear that. She nodded and said, “Okay. You can leave them

coyly. “Oh, so you’re only willing to accept the things ’cause Uncle Jeremy bought them?

Jeremy, she thought there was no point

in confusion. “What’s

“It’s when you know he’s not your ideal type, like you’ll get really annoyed or angry at the things he says and does sometimes. Somehow, though,

it, Annie raised her head and asked, “Is Uncle