Corinne was speechless. 'Why the heck did he have to say something like that in front of Chester?'

Corinne tried to push Jeremy away so she could get off his lap, but he would not let go.

At that moment, Bowen came back.

"Ma'am, I found what you've asked for."

All three of them turned to look at him and saw he was carrying herbs in his hands.

"Let me go! Can't you see my items are here?" said Corinne.

Jeremy had no idea what the branches were for, but he let her go regardless.

Corinne stood up and took the sage leaves from Bowen. She then turned and whacked Jeremy with them.

Jeremy did not dodge from

few rounds of whacking, Corinne gave back the sage leaves to Bowen and asked him to

to Jeremy, "You just came back from a place where you were held against your will. The sage leaves

Now that my energy

'Is that all he can think about? Isn't

nonetheless happy for Corinne at the same time. After

I guess I should make a move now so you and Mister Jeremy can get on with your business. Please let Francine know I'll see her tomorrow." Embarrassed at making him feel awkward, Corinne intended to ask Chester to stay for dinner. "Don't go. Please stay for dinner. Jeremy was just joking.

to Chester. He knew the younger man used to have a crush on her, so he put his hand

and we indeed have something to do before then," said Jeremy

immediately turned beet

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