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!

passed him a bottle of

speechless. ‘How did

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

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

She saved your life before, Grandpa, so I’m just repaying

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

Mister Lucas,” said Edmund with

be, so she decided to not pursue the matter for the

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

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