The Day I Kissed An Older Man

“A nutritionist will prepare lunch for you later, Corinne. Is there anything you’d like to eat for dinner? I’ll get the ingredients after work.”

Since Corinne chose to stay with them, she might as well treat herself to whatever she wanted. She thought about it for a moment and said, “I’d like to eat some grilled meat.”

Lucas frowned, apparently unhappy at her request. “You should go easy on greasy food.”

Rather than protest, Corinne said, “Oh. Then I’ll order some food delivery.”

Lucas had no choice but to change his tone. “Okay, I’ll shop for some vegetables and meats after I get off work. We’ll have some grilled food when I come back.”

Corinne grunted softly and lowered her head to eat some bacon. She took a bite and said in a sullen tone, “Don’t forget to get that painting as soon as possible.”

She wanted to get her hands on the painting as soon as she could so Jeremy would no longer be able to blackmail her into doing annoying things.

Lucas nodded. “I won’t forget about it.”

asked boldly, “Our school has been turned into an exam venue today, and we don’t have any classes to attend. Is it alright if I don’t go to

his younger half-brother

“Let him have some time off. It’s boring to be alone at home, and I’d appreciate having

and his expression turned gentle in an instant. He then glanced at his

in. He nodded earnestly and said, “Don’t worry, Lucas! I promise I won’t make

he picked up the napkin and wiped his mouth. “I have to go now. Be good, and call

answered with a

some peanut butter on a piece of toast. He handed it to

spread peanut butter toast. She then looked

proudly, “Can’t I be nice to

chuckled. “You want something from

just realized how effective your words are with Lucas! I just need to get on your good side, and Lucas won’t

not going anywhere today,” Corinne warned with