The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 868

Lucas narrowed his eyes. “So there’s a high possibility Mom is still alive?”

Corinne took a deep breath. “I’m counting on that, but I’m not sure either since I couldn’t find any trace of her still being alive. I only managed to gather the paintings she left behind.”

Lucas sighed. “I’ve been looking for her all these years and will continue to do so now that you’re back.”

Corinne nodded. “Okay. Thanks, Mister Lucas. Please let me know as soon as possible when you’ve gotten any leads.”

She did not mind having an extra pair of hands helping her since that would make the work faster. ‘I’m actually worried Mom got killed after entrusting me to the Carews… I’m pretty sure she wouldn’t have given me to that family if her life wasn’t in danger. She must’ve thought that was her only choice to keep me safe.’

Lucas noticed the sadness on Corinne’s face and knew she was thinking about Emily. He then thought of all the hardships Corinne must have suffered alone, causing his heart to nearly break. He wanted to give her a hug, but…he did not dare to.

wanted to find out more about Emily. Otherwise, she

take consistent effort on his

want to accept me as your brother, but can you at least promise. me that you won’t go disappearing on me again?”

please don’t contact me unless necessary…and by that, I mean to not

then. Jeremy has been

ask her to stay as he knew he did not have the right to do so. He, too, stood up and said worriedly, “Don’t walk too fast, okay? And watch your steps.”

simply waved at him without looking back as she walked toward

her back. He wanted to walk her off but was worried doing so would displease her. It was a good thing the parking lot was not that

Jeremy. After that, he picked up his suit jacket to dust off the dirt on it.

turn around, he bumped into Maxwell. The two of them had not had the

talking about with Corinne just now?” asked Maxwell.