The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"Your grandmother's painting? Where did you get it from?" asked Jeremy solemnly.

"I got it from Aunt Lilin. She told me the painting was drawn by her art teacher! Since the signature is the same as my grandmother's name, I wanted to save it for Mommy! Mommy lost her mother when she was little, so she must've thought that grandmother had passed away. She's gonna be so surprised when she sees this painting!" answered Bryan.

Jeremy glanced at that painting. "If that's so, keep it safe so we can give it to her the next time we see her."

Bryan nodded. "Okay!"

Jeremy stroked his head gently. "And remember, we should avoid talking about your mommy while we're here, understand?"

Bryan understood it clearly. As much as he was not happy about it, he still promised Jeremy anyway.

to the Holdens'

kids ran up to her and threw their arms

Where have you

squatted and hugged them equally. "Mommy went to see a friend. Have you three been good while I'm gone and eat your breakfast like you're told?" Three little heads nodded at her.

"After breakfast, we also went out with Aunt Francine to pick out some clothes for the wedding!" Corinne rubbed her daughter's head. "Good girl...

she could answer, Francine chimed in, "Aaron and Annie's wedding, of course! Don't you

disbelief, wondering if she was joking. "Whose wedding did

"Here, take a look. Aaron had someone drop off the invitation this morning. The wedding's going to be

She was immediately greeted with the sight of Aaron and Annie's photo. It really was their wedding invitation, just like Francine said! 'Aren't they moving a little too