The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Corinne nodded. "I understand."

Corinne had a clearer idea of what to do. Despite having a finite lifespan, people often get stuck in a certain relationship, leading to sorrow and a lifetime of regrets. At the end of the day, no one could perfectly control their own emotions, and that included herself.

Emily was already awake when they returned to the ward. She got out of bed and covered Lilin with the blanket she kicked off. Then, she gently tucked the loose strands of hair behind the little girl's ear. Emily could not help but think of her own daughter. 'Moonie should've grown up carefree and peacefully by my side, but because of my own judgment...she had to grow up being mistreated by everyone around her.' The thought depressed her yet again.

It was then she heard the door to the ward open. She turned her head and saw Corinne. Her eyes instantly brightened at the sight of her.

"Moonie, you're here!"

Corinne smiled at Emily, then gently placed Joey on the floor. "Joey, be a good boy and go eat your sandwich with Missus Addison, okay?" Joey was indeed well-behaved. With Corinne around, there was nothing he feared.

After settling Joey, Corinne approached Emily. "Mom, why did you wake up so early? Missus Addison mentioned you didn't sleep well last night."

"It's okay, I just had

for the time being. "Well, let's

She was not hungry, but the chance to have breakfast with Corinne was

they

looked after Joey to allow some time for Corinne to

of concern it might affect Emily's appetite. It was not until Emily nearly finished her sandwich that Corinne finally broached

to Rivera's

for a moment before looking at Corinne with a mix of surprise and

down her sandwich, but Corinne insisted she eat more. Little did she know that as they continued eating, Corinne would spring the topic of the Riveras on