Lucas had experienced how stubborn Corinne could be, so he let the matter slide. He then sighed tiredly before sharply asking, "What did she call you just now?"Edmund was intimidated by Lucas' stare. "Umm… She called me Edmund as usual…""Hmph!"…Anya knew there was a surveillance camera inside the elevator, so she reminded herself to tread cautiously to avoid leaving any dirt for Lucas to hold over her head.Thus, she refrained from saying anything to Corinne while in the elevator, but as soon as they got out of the building and into the car, she said snarkily, "Corinne, you're really good at having men wrapped around your little finger, huh? Even Lucas can't escape that fate.""You flatter me," said Corinne without bothering to look at her. She then yawned before saying to the driver, "Mister, can you please drop me off at the Holdens' first?"Anya glared at Corinne vehemently. She hated how nonchalant she was being. "Corinne, if I've guessed correctly, you and Jeremy haven'
After Corinne got out of the car, Anya rolled down her window and said snarkily, "Good luck, Corinne."She then ordered the driver to send her home.Corinne narrowed her eyes at the disappearing car. 'Does she truly know the reason Jeremy doesn't want to get legally married to me, or is she just bluffing?'After that, she went inside the mansion.As soon as she entered the yard, she saw a luxury limousine she had never seen before parked in front of the entrance.'Someone's here?' she asked herself. Just as she was thinking who it could be, a servant greeted her, "Ma'am, you're back! Mister Greg and Mister Pamela have come back today and are looking for you. Miss Pamela looked so disappointed when I told her you went out. Why don't you go greet her now?"'Oh, so Grandpa and Grandma have come back?' Corinne grew nervous. She had met Pamela before but not Greg."Corinne!" Pamela called out to her warmly as soon as she stepped into the foyer.Pamela got up and walked over smilingl
Corinne heard what Greg said, but she remained impassive. Instead, she smiled and answered, "I went to look for a friend. Sorry, Grandma. I didn't know you and Grandpa would be coming home today. I would've stayed home and waited for you."Pamela shook her head. "It's okay, Corinne. It was a last-minute decision, so it was our fault for not informing you sooner. Even Jeremy has no idea we're here. By the way, you must be tired from your little outing. Why don't you go up and have a good rest? I'll cook something for you and Jeremy once he's back."Corinne nodded. "Alright. Thanks, Grandma."She was indeed tired. Her energy level had been on the decline ever since she got pregnant, which was why she was happy to take up Pamela on her suggestion. The thought of staying downstairs to talk with Pamela did enter Corinne's mind, but she had a feeling Pamela did not want her to do that.Midway up the stairs, Corinne looked back at them and saw Pamela walking over to Greg with a frown and
Jeremy had no idea why Corinne would address him by his full name, so he asked seriously, "What's the matter?"Corinne looked into his eyes. "Are you hiding anything from me?"Jeremy's expression stifled for a moment before it fell back to normal. He held her face between his hands and asked, "Why would you ask me that?"Corinne did not dodge his hands nor did she react. She simply stared at him. "I had a dream where you lied to me about everything. I want to make sure you aren't hiding anything from me right now. Well, are you?"Jeremy remembered how scared Corinne looked when she woke up from her nightmare last night. He sighed helplessly and said, "So you're still angry at me for what happened in your nightmare last night? It wasn't real, so don't think too much about it.""Jeremy Holden, answer my question. Are you, or are you not hiding anything from me?" Corinne asked emotionlessly. "I promise I won't get mad if you come clean to me now, but if you don't and I find out about
Corinne smiled indifferently. "Okay, I'll drop by your office one day."Jeremy furrowed his brow and moved closer to her. "Before that, how about I give you a little bother first?"'Give me a little bother?' Corinne did not even have time to figure out what he meant before his warm lips fell on hers. All she could see was his handsome face while he pushed her against the headboard.After a few seconds or so, Corinne finally snapped out of her shock. The first thing she did was to push him away, but no matter how she pushed back, Jeremy remained rooted to where he was. After all, there existed a vast difference in strength between her and Jeremy.'Well, if you can't beat them, join them,' thought Corinne. She decided not to waste her energy and instead hooked her arms around Jeremy's neck and kissed him back.Jeremy's pupils dilated. He was surprised by her reaction, but he then smiled as he eased himself into the enjoyment. However, their making-out session was interrupted by a kn
Previously, Corinne got a nosebleed after drinking the soup Pamela made for her.Pamela was filled with guilt when Jeremy brought up the past. After rolling her eyes at Jeremy, she smiled apologetically at Corinne."Sorry about last time, Corinne. I didn't mean to give you a nosebleed. It's just that you looked so skinny, so I wanted to fatten you up a little. I promise I won't force you to drink chicken soup every day now. You won't get a nosebleed if you drink it every other day."Corinne nodded and smiled. "I know you meant well, Grandma."'She's not only beautiful but kind too,' thought Pamela, liking this granddaughter-in-law of hers from the bottom of her heart. She was pleased with Corinne, but the same sentiment could not be said for Jeremy. Frowning, she scolded him, "Jeremy, you need to take care of Corinne more! Look at how skinny she has become."Jeremy pulled out a chair and sat beside Corinne. He turned to look at Corinne before stroking her hair gently like she was
Corinne followed the servant out of the dining room. Jeremy knew how complicated Corinne's relationship was with the Carews, so out of worry for her, he stood up and made his way out too.All of a sudden, Greg stopped him."Jeremy," Greg called out sternly.Jeremy turned back to look at him. "Yes, Grandpa?"Frowning, he turned his wheelchair around. "Come to my room. I have something to ask you."Jeremy turned to look at Corinne's disappearing figure with disappointment. After thinking over it, he followed Greg into his room.…As soon as she stepped outside, Corinne saw Sherlyn's old red sports car.Sherlyn's eyes, which were caked in heavy makeup, widened with hatred when she saw Corinne.Corinne ordered the servant who followed her out to go back inside the mansion before she walked up to Sherlyn.Sherlyn got down from her sports car and arrogantly walked up to Corinne in her six-inch heels. "Well, hello there, Corinne. It's been a while."Corinne looked at her calmly. "T
Marvin got out of the front passenger seat and rushed over angrily to where Corinne and the others were.As usual, he did not get a grasp of the situation before scolding her, "Corinne, how can you live your life as a wealthy man's wife so carefreely when you caused so much suffering for others? I regret ever taking you in!"Lilliana also got down from the car. She looked at Corinne smugly.Corinne was unfazed by their arrival. She simply said calmly, "Uncle Marvin, can you explain to me what you meant by that? Just what suffering did I cause to others to make you come running here to accuse me like this?"Marvin pointed at her angrily. "Don't play dumb with me, you ingrate! I should've beaten you to death when I had the chance to spare myself from the disgrace you brought to the family!"'Ingrate? How laughable for him to call me that when he's never raised me. All he had ever done was to feed me a few times before leaving me with his relatives in the countryside,' thought Corinn