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 only needs some rest, and he’ll be good as new. Besides, he’s not the type to take

asking you how Lucas injured his foot!”

“Uh…”

kill him if he told Beatrice the truth. Still, it was not like he could just walk away

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,”

Lucas’ foot! We’re not going to leave this place until you do!”Books Chapters Are Daily

Corinne before this. Three days ago, when Mister Lucas went to see Miss Corinne off after she left our house, a car

out to save Miss Corinne, but he 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 of you pretend you