Edmund never felt pressure like this before. “Sir, it’s because…”

Cedric glared at him. “You better not play dumb and tell us the truth. There’ll be hell to pay if I detect a lie in your words!”

‘I can’t keep it a secret anymore. They’re going to find out sooner or later…’ thought Edmund. He sighed helplessly and said, “It’s because Miss Corinne is—”

“It’s because she’s your savior, Grandpa. We owe her that much,” Lucas chimed in just in time.

Cedric and Beatrice turned toward the door and saw Lucas limping back in with the help of his crutches.

Edmund sighed in relief. Faced with Cedric’s immense pressure, he nearly blurted Corinne’s secret!

him a bottle of

Cedric and Beatrice were speechless. ‘How did he get

he suddenly realized Beatrice had sent him

looked probingly at Lucas. “Tell me the truth, Lucas. Is Corinne—”Books Chapters Are Daily

so he cut in. “There’s no need to overthink this, Grandpa, Grandma. Corinne is a good kid. She

and Grandma off to the car, and come back after that. I

Lucas,” said Edmund

could be, so she decided to not pursue the matter

Lucas. You better let it heal properly so

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