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!

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

were speechless. ‘How did he

had sent him away on purpose, so

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

he cut in. “There’s no need to overthink this, Grandpa, Grandma. Corinne is a good kid. She saved your life before, Grandpa, so I’m just repaying her for doing that. You two must be tired

that, he half turned to Edmund and ordered, “Edmund, see Grandpa and Grandma off to the car, and come back after that. I still have things I need you

Lucas,” said Edmund with a

her grandson could be, so she decided to not pursue the matter for the time

we’ll head home now. But make sure you take care of your foot, Lucas. You better let it heal properly so that it won’t leave

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