The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Corinne guessed Cedric and Beatrice wanted her to stay for dinner to make up for all the trouble Phoebe and Anya caused her. However, she did not want to stay a minute longer than she had to. All she wanted to do was say her piece and peace out.

“Don’t worry, Grandpa, Grandma. I’ll give Corinne a ride,” said Lucas consolingly.

Cedric nodded. “Yes, you must do that. We’ve caused nothing but trouble for her.”

“Lucas, tell Corinne how sorry we are,” added Beatrice.

“I know,” said Lucas.

The three of them ignored Phoebe and Anya throughout the conversation. They must have thought they were nothing but a nuisance by then.

…

of the mansion, she bumped into Maxwell who seemed to have come from the garden, judging by his soil-caked hands. He might have dressed very well all the time, but his hands seemed to be forever dirty. Also, he did not seem to care about any of the happenings in the house. Well, not as much

Corinne there, but he then smiled warmly at her. “Miss Corinne, how long have you been

Corinne knew Maxwell was her birth father, she could not help but feel resentment toward him for abandoning her mother. “I’ve been here for quite a while already,”

nodded. “And

replied Corinne before walking

last time has bloomed even more now. Do

this dirtbag, those

the rare gray-blue flowers reminded her of the bright