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.

back first, and then find a

could not help but sigh as she watched the dazed expression on Claudia's face and Lucas' constan concern. There was likely more to it

immediately taken to the hospital. Despite appearing uninjured, having

was unusually excited. The rescue had gone exceptionally well. He had expected Stan to

Henry's injuries

from the looks of it, Claudia and Lucas seemed to be in relatively good condition. They sincerely hoped that nothing serious would happen to Henry as he

it was discovered that both Lucas and Claudia bore signs of being beaten, though Claudia's injuries were milder. Her more serious issue was psychological trauma. "Grandma, I won't be going back tonight. I'll stay with my classmate for now," Lucas said, watching Claudia

I'll take good care

chest bore signs of being beaten, with some inflammation, so the doctor administered an antibiotic injection. He would be in the clear if he did not develop a fever that night. He was still young, so he would likely recover quickly, so they did not take