The Day I Kissed An Older Man

“Do you know how much I suffered when you left me without a trace? I want you to miss me as much as I missed you last time. There’s nothing you can do but wait until I’m back to see and touch me,” said Jeremy.

Corinne frowned. “Stop this nonsense. I’m really going to get angry if you don’t accept my video call invitation now.”

Jeremy chuckled. “Come now. Be a good girl and let me shower in peace. I’m really tired today, and I’d have to put on some clothes if you want to video call. Even if you only see my face… Well, I’d be too shy, and I’m sure you’d be too.”

Corinne was speechless. However, she did not insist anymore since he said he was tired. Pouting, she said, “Fine. Go take your shower, then. It’s not like I must see you. Hmph!”

After that, she hung up the phone so that he could shower in peace. She stared at her phone in a daze and could not help but worry about him.

However, thinking back to how his tone sounded normal over the phone, she told herself that Jeremy was fine. ‘I’ll call him again before I go to sleep,’ she thought.

Half an hour later, she called him again, and Jeremy sounded sleepy when he picked up. Hearing this, she kept the call brief by telling him ‘good night’ and ‘sweet dreams’ before hanging up the phone.

She was so angry that

…

next day, Melinda arranged a wheelchair and a servant to assist and drive Jeremy to the

get into the car, she was even more afraid of what her father would do to Jeremy if she did not. She would not be surprised if her father killed

choice but to give in for the time being and followed Jeremy to the

quiet and would grimace from time to time out of

heart ached to see him

all the years

“No,” answered Jeremy resolutely.

than a friend. Did you know that when I first saw you, it

“No, I don’t know.”

be with you from the moment I laid my eyes on you. You were difficult to get close to, so I chose to be friends with you first. I thought that one day, you’ll finally be moved by