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!

of medicine. “Here’s

and Beatrice were speechless. ‘How did he get back

medicine himself. Halfway through, he suddenly realized Beatrice had sent him away on purpose, so he called his driver to deliver the medicine

probingly at Lucas. “Tell me the truth, Lucas.

Corinne is a good kid. She saved your

to Edmund and ordered, “Edmund, see Grandpa and Grandma off to

said

stubborn her grandson could be, so she

take care of your foot, Lucas. You better let it heal properly so that it won’t leave any aftereffects,” said Beatrice with

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