The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Corinne slammed the book shut irritatedly. She could not continue reading anymore.

“How many times do I have to tell you that I’m an adult capable of taking care of myself? I am very responsible when it comes to my health, so there is no need for you to worry about me.”

Lucas could understand why his sister was so averse to him, but he still found it difficult to set his mind at ease.

For a woman, giving birth was like going through hell and back. It would be too late for him to regret it if something went wrong. Unfortunately, he knew Corinne would not heed his advice in her present state.

Lucas thought for a moment and offered a compromise. “Fine. You can stay here if you want, but I’ll send someone here to take care of you tomorrow. I’ll also visit you every day.”

Corinne was thoroughly annoyed. “No thanks!”

“I’ve already decided! If you’re not coming with me, this is how we’ll do it. It’s the only way I can be at ease.” Lucas did not let Corinne have her way and got up. “Get some rest. I’ll come and check on you again tomorrow. Think about what I told you. Sooner or later, you’ll have to go home.”

Lucas glanced at her one last time before turning around and leaving the room.

mess as she stared at Lucas’s figure. She leaned back in exhaustion and stared

when he spoke to Corinne. He

you going to come out on your own or should I go

out from under the dining table with his hands over his head. “I’m here. Don’t get

eyes in

obediently and walked out despondently.

glanced earnestly at Xante and Aaron. “Please

course, Mister Lucas. Don’t

he walked

left, Annie became even more puzzled, not to mention a little skeptical of the entire situation. She looked at Aaron in surprise and asked,

smiled. “I

would you agree so casually to