Corinne was walking down the last step and saw Jeremy too, but she quickly looked away.

“Help me thank him for the invitation, but I have something to do later, so I’m afraid I can’t join you guys,” said Corinne politely.

Annie was a little frustrated by the refusal. “Corinne, what’s the matter with you? Why won’t you at least come have lunch with Uncle Jeremy?”

Corinne did not answer her question. She simply smiled and said, “Annie, remember I told you to treat me as a friend and not your aunt?”

Annie refused. “But you’re still my aunt, right?”

“Annie, you should just do as she says,” said Jeremy coldly. He had his window rolled down again.

Annie had no choice but to listen since Jeremy had spoken. She pouted sadly and said, “Okay. Fine. But would you at least have lunch with us? If not, I can get Uncle Jeremy to drop you off at the place you want to go.”

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from the relationship. Heh! I was a fool to think he’d be hung up on me. Guess I went

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of the backseat and go sit in

Corinne waved her hand and told Annie to get into the car first. Only three people could sit at the

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