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!

to Cedric and passed him a bottle of medicine. “Here’s the

Beatrice were speechless. ‘How did he get

had sent him away on purpose, so he called his driver to

and looked probingly at Lucas. “Tell me the truth, Lucas. Is Corinne—”Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books

Grandma. Corinne is a good kid. She saved your life

see Grandpa and Grandma off to the car,

Lucas,” said Edmund with a

could be, so she decided

you take care of your foot, Lucas. You better

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