The Day I Kissed An Older Man novel Chapter 1843

As soon as he looked up, he saw a rare display of emotion on Corinne's usually resilient visage. He felt his heart ache and immediately stood up to wipe her tears away. "Why are you crying? I'm fine. It doesn't hurt. Stop crying, okay? You wouldn't want your mother to disapprove of me as her son-in-law if she sees that I've made you cry."

Corinne failed to control her tears and said in between sobs, "How can you say that it doesn't hurt? An injury like this is going to be painful..."

Jeremy hugged her. "Well, it does hurt a little, but it won't hurt anymore because you're with me. My mood has improved so much with you around."

Corinne pouted and placed his injured arm down as she urged him to stop moving. "You and your sweet-talking! From now on, you'll have to listen to everything I say and make sure your dressing is changed on time!"

Jeremy responded obediently. "Yes, honey. Please stop crying, and help me leave a good impression on your mother."

Corinne raised her arms and wiped away her tears before complaining, "What sort of good impression did you think you were going to make when you suddenly announced to her that you were excusing yourself?!"

Jeremy pinched her little nose and asked, "Isn't that your fault?"

"How is it my fault?" Corinne frowned. "Don't try to put the blame on me! I didn't tell you to excuse yourself, did I?"

Jeremy argued, "But you didn't tell me in advance that we were going to meet your mother! It'd be rude to meet her without having any gifts! I went out to make a phone call and ask someone to prepare them for me. I was hoping I'd leave a better impression after that!"

Corinne blinked, and her tear-filled eyes were particularly adorable. Despite feeling slightly awkward, she scoffed at him and asked, "Where are the gifts, then?"

Jeremy sighed. "I haven't had the time to get them yet because Sophia got in my way. Shall we go together now?"

Corinne nodded. Jeremy then held her hand and brought her to retrieve the gifts he had planned to give Corinne's mother.

The only plausible explanation was that Lucas knew some people at the police station, and they promptly relayed the information to him after realizing that Corinne was the one who called the police.

Lucas did not try to beat around the bush anymore and asked, "Are you okay? Can I head there and check if you're alright?"

Corinne assured him. "I'm not hurt. You don't have to go through all the trouble of coming here."

Lucas was frustrated and chastised, "Isn't Jeremy with you right now? Why is it so hard for him to do a good job of protecting you? He's useless!"

Corinne retorted unhappily, "Don't say that about him! It's not like you could've done anything either!"