The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Chapter 232

Corinne answered Indifferently, “Nothing.”

A dim, complicated light appeared in Jeremy’s eyes,

Both of them made eye contact, and the ambiance grew awkward,

Suddenly, Jeremy frowned and looked to the side to cough, which raised Corinne’s concern.

“Mister, are you sick?”

Jeremy looked gloomy when he waved dismissively and said coldly, “I’m fine.”

Corinne pressed her finger at Jeremy’s wrist to feel his pulse, She furrowed her eyebrows.

The cave they were in was wet, cold, and humid. Being a gentleman, Jeremy gave his jacket to her before they fell asleep in the cave. It only made sense that Jeremy caught a cold.

cold. Cover yourself with more blankets to sweat

looked at Corinne curiously. He recalled Corinne was certain he was poisoned after he

Corinne nodded. “A little.”

was impressed. “You

in a convent in the countryside. Coincidentally, a nun there knew had a bit of medical knowledge, and she always helped the villagers examine their bodies when they were sick, so I

his brow. “Why were you staying in that place when you were

Corinne stopped mid–sentence

that Marvin was not her biological father, and she had a hard

the countryside to stay with a relative. My cousin didn’t like me either, so they sent me to another family. I was like a hot potato that got kicked around like a soccer ball. No one wanted me, so eventually,

him about her saddening childhood in a self–deprecating way made him feel bitter. His chest felt stuffy as he furrowed his eyebrows

big hand and stroked her hair like he was petting a little animal. “You won’t have to wander from place to

affect her anymore. “That’s right. I’m all grown up and independent now.

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has the right to

became sullen. He