The Day I Kissed An Older Man novel Chapter 1699

Corinne sat in the car as Lucas brought her back to the Holdens. She seemed to be lost in thought as she leaned against the window.

Lucas turned to her and asked, "Is Jeremy all right?"

"He's fine," Corinne replied wearily, "nothing serious happened."

Lucas then asked, "When do you plan to set the plan in motion?"

"Soon." Corinne narrowed her eyes.

Sunny escorted Xante back to his father's ward. Xante intended to leave the hospital with Corinne, but Sunny had been teasing her so much in the hospital hallway that she had no choice but to go back with him. It was nothing short of embarrassing.

Maxwell was already resting on his hospital bed. Upon seeing the two of them return, he sat up and immediately greeted his future daughter-in-law.

Xante had never been one to take advantage of other people, but since she returned with Sunny, she had no choice but to use Corinne as her subject of conversation. "I've heard that you're quite concerned about Corinne's well-being. Sunny mentioned that you've been feeling down today and that you'd like to hear more about her. Corinne and I grew up together, so feel free to ask whatever questions you want. I'll do my best to answer them."

'Sorry for dragging you into this, boss. It'll be too awkward here if I don't talk about you,' Xante thought to herself.

Maxwell's face lit up, and he seemed to have gained a bit of color on his face. "Oh? You were childhood friends with her?"