The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Edmund was about to follow Lucas out, but Beatrice grabbed his arm to stop him. “Stay here with us, Edmund.”

“Umm, I don’t think…” said Edmund awkwardly.

At that moment, all Lucas could think about was Corinne’s condition, so he did not realize Edmund did not follow him out.

As soon as Lucas was out of earshot, Beatrice asked, “Edmund, tell me the truth now! How did Lucas injure his foot? Is it serious?”

Edmund did not want to worry Beatrice by leaving her there, even though the room they were in was not a real morgue but a room the hospital set up to look like one. It had been left unused for many years, so it was quite dank and dark. It was not the best place to leave two elderly people with frail health.

he’ll be good as new. Besides, he’s not the type to take his health lightly. There’s really no need for you to worry about

the roundabout, Edmund. I’m asking you how Lucas

“Uh…”

about it—Lucas would kill him if he told Beatrice the truth. Still, it was not like he could just walk away and leave them

don’t we speak outside? I can feel this place has bad energy, and I’m worried you and Mister Cedric will fall sick if the two of you stay here any longer,” said Edmund, deliberately changing

such mumbo-jumbo! You tell me this instant what happened to Lucas’ foot! We’re not going to

Ma’am. I’ll tell you what happened. Miss Rosie orchestrated another hit-and-run on Corinne before this. Three days ago, when Mister Lucas went to see Miss Corinne

himself got hurt in the process. He forbade me to tell you what happened because he was worried you’d blame Miss Corinne. So I’d appreciate it if the two