The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Claudia held her head in anguish, and sank to the ground.

Lucas stepped forward and held her. "It's all over now. All the kidnappers have been caught."

"Is it? Can it really be over? How can my life go back to what it was before?" Claudia forced a bleak smile, while Lucas remained silent.

Claudia pushed him away gently. "You better stay away from me. Just like Thalia said, I'm cursed, and anyone who gets too close to me ends up getting hurt."

Lucas held onto her arm. "Calm down. Your sister is emotionally unstable. Why would you believe what she said? Do you really take to heart everything she said? It was all said in anger. There's no need to take it seriously."

Claudia seemed dazed. It was unclear whether she had taken in Lucas' words. Seeing this, Beatrice could not bear it anymore and pulled both teenagers up.

How about we go back first, and then find a psychologist for her? It might be more effective to have a professional talk to

but sigh as she watched the dazed expression on Claudia's face and Lucas' constan concern. There

hospital. Despite appearing uninjured, having been

The rescue had gone exceptionally well. He had expected Stan to put up more of a fight,

Henry's injuries

Lucas seemed to be in relatively good condition. They sincerely hoped that nothing serious would happen to Henry as he was the sole provider of

stay with my classmate for now," Lucas said, watching Claudia being handled by the doctor with some concern. Naturally, his grandparents had no objections. "Just make sure to take care of yourself. The doctor just gave you an antibiotic injection. Don't hesitate

"Don't worry, I'll take

some inflammation, so the doctor administered an antibiotic injection. He would be in the clear if he did not develop a fever that night.