Jeremy looked at Francine with half-narrowed eyes and an indecipherable expression.

Francine had seen how Jeremy broke down after receiving news of Corinne’s death, so she knew just how important she was to him. She also understood Jeremy must be feeling all sorts of emotions, so it was best for her to give the couple some space.

Corinne walked up to him. “Hey, Mister.”

Only when she got closer did she realize Jeremy was holding an unlit cigarette between his fingers. She did not know why, but it seemed like it had been a long time since Jeremy smoked.

Jeremy threw the unlit cigarette to a trash can not far away before taking off his jacket and putting it around Corinne’s shoulders. After that, he silently turned and left.

Corinne frowned and followed after him.

daring to walk too close to

the way, neither Jeremy nor Corinne said

in

settled. “Mister Lucas, the doctor

calmly accepted the crutches and put them under his

started panicking when they

Lucas? What’s the matter with your foot?” questioned

just a minor injury, Grandma. Nothing a good rest couldn’t cure. Don’t worry,” replied

could Beatrice not

a minor injury?” she asked. After thinking it over, she knew her grandson would never

me what happened to Lucas’ foot this

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