The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Corinne had gained a lot of weight, and Greg noticed she was due soon. “Where have you been all these days?”
Corinne smiled without answering. She merely continued to drink her drink.
Jeremy followed her and knelt on the ground so he was level with her. He coaxed in a warm voice, “The drink is cold. Even if you
like it, you should drink too quickly or you’ll have diarrhea.”
Corinne frowned. “Then so be it.”
Jeremy knew she was trying to annoy him on purpose. He answered her calmly, “Take it easy and drink slowly. You shouldn’t go
more than half a cup. I’m going in to check on the interrogation.”
Corinne answered absent-mindedly.
Jeremy patted her head and headed to the police station corridor.
After Jeremy left, Francine helped Pamela sit beside Corinne.
Corinne smiled politely in a somewhat indifferent manner.
Pamela sighed. “I heard what you said to Sophia.”
“Did it subvert your understanding of me?” Corinne looked up at Pamela. “Do you think I might’ve been too harsh on Jeremy?”
Pamela shook her head. “I know that you’re a good and honest person. I understand why you left without saying goodbye. I
knew that they had gotten the certificate, but I didn’t tell you because I’m worried you might get angry and dump that brat.
“I didn’t mean to hide it from you and tricked you into marrying. I know very well that my husband forced Jeremy into doing that
by using the operation as leverage. Jeremy had no choice.”
Corinne listened while sipping on her drink.
Pamela continued, “You might not know this, but Jeremy has been stuck in a daze in the half a year that you were gone. He
never smiled, and he sent his people to look for you every day. I understand how important you are to him, and I can also see his
importance to you. You both love each other very much, so I hope you won’t get into too big of a fight because of this
misunderstanding. Come home with us later, Corinne.”

Corinne shook her head. “No. Not yet.”
Pamela felt a little hurt. “Why not? Are you still hesitant to give Jeremy a chance to turn over a new leaf?”
Corinne explained, “He’s still technically married to the other woman by way of the marriage certificate. I won’t live with a man
married to someone else. I’ll return once that marriage certificate is revoked.”
Pamela instantly knew that reconciliation was in motion.
“I understand how you feel, but do you have a place to stay if you don’t come home? Your delivery date is coming anytime now,
and I’m worried about your safety.”
Corinne said, “You can rest assured that I’m in perfectly good health and have a safe place to live. The baby will be alright.”
Pamela did not want to persuade her any further, but she felt that Corinne had misunderstood something and said, “I’m not just
worried about your child. I’m more worried about you! Childbirth carries many risks, and I’m worried that you’re not being cared
for by someone who has been through all this. It is your first pregnancy.”
“Thanks for your concern,” Corinne replied, “but I’m fine. I promise. I won’t set foot into the Holdens until he solves his problems.
This is my principle. I hope you can respect and understand that.”