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.

he was, Jeremy did not dodge from the beating as it did

the sage leaves

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

and said, "That's really thoughtful of you. Now that my energy is cleansed, can we go back

think about? Isn't he worried Chester might think

same time.

give them some room, he stood up and said, "Well, I guess I should make a move now so you and Mister Jeremy can get on with your business. Please let Francine know

darkened when he saw Corinne talking to Chester. He knew the younger man used to have a crush on

for dinner, and we indeed have something to do before then,"

turned beet

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