The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 819

"Do you want to leave this place?" Corinne asked Joey.

Joey nodded anxiously.

"Where do you want to go?"

"Orph...age," stammered Joey.

'Does he mean the orphanage? Heh. He'd rather go back to the orphanage than live with the Riveras, huh,' thought Corinne.

She patted his head gently to calm him and to make him trust her.

really want to help, but I'm only a guest here while Anya is your legal guardian. I can't help you to

daze. He did not know how to express himself nor did he understand

is... Bear with this for a while. I

but the look

you're scared 'cause this will only make them bully you more. You must pretend you find the whole thing fun, okay?"

It was obvious he did not

it on Joey. While adjusting the necklace to fit his neck, she said," This necklace contains magical power. It'll protect you from getting hurt,

a gullible age, he believed her. He touched

can do it! When you see your Mommy later, you can't cry no matter how scared you are, okay? You have to smile and call her Mommy. I promise she won't hurt you

at the thought of

you're scared, but remember you have the magical necklace to protect you now.

Corinne's eyes, and the fear in his eyes