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!

bottle of medicine. “Here’s the blood pressure medicine

‘How did he get back so

actually get the medicine himself. Halfway through, he suddenly realized Beatrice had sent him away on

Lucas. “Tell me the truth, Lucas. Is Corinne—”Books Chapters Are

to ask, so 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.

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

said

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

head home now. But make sure you take care of your foot, Lucas. You better

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