The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 839

Anya felt like her world had crumbled when Lucas pushed her away, and she started sobbing out loud. Since she could not argue her way out of this, she had no choice but to resort to using tears, hoping this would bring Lucas to her side.

"Lucas... hie... Why don't you love me anymore? You...promised you'll always protect me no...matter what."

Lucas refused to speak or look at her. He did not want to be reminded of just how blind he was to all of Anya's scheming ways over the years.

"Cool down, Mister Lucas," said Corinne as she passed him a bottle of mineral water.

Lucas was slightly shocked and relieved to see Corinne caring about him. However, the happiness did not last long because it was replaced by heavy guilt a second later. He finally saw Anya's true colors, and he could not help but think of all the times he blamed Corinne for hurting Anya.

the times the two girls had a misunderstanding, he would always take Anya's side no matter what. Oh, how he would shame and scold Corinne for hurting Anya then. Thinking back on

foolish

at the same time, he did not want Corinne to think he was ungrateful for her caring gesture. In the end, he accepted

angry? I didn't drink the pomegranate juice, so their

ruefully. He wanted to hug her and protect her so badly, but he knew he had lost the right to

me for being blunt, but I

you mean, Corinne?" Lucas asked in

so much so that she stopped crying. She turned to look at Corinne in confusion.

an unhurried sip from her bottle of mineral water before putting the cap on and passing it to Jeremy like it was the most natural thing to do in the