Corinne snapped out of her trance and shook her head. "Nothing. I'm going to pick up the twins at the kindergarten later. Do you want to go with me or head back home first?"
"Let's go together!" said Francine without hesitation. "I've already promised them I'll treat them to pizza today."
"Okay." Corinne put down the mineral water bottle. With a wave of her hand, she said, "You may leave now. I still have some work to do."
"Oh… Alright, then." Francine went out of the office and closed the door behind her. Her expression became even sadder once she was out.
'Poor Corinne. Not only does she have to run the company, but she also has to take care of three kids—one of which is adopted, yet she treats him as her own,' she thought.
There had been no news from Jeremy in the past three years he was gone. It was as if he vanished from the face of the earth.
More importantly, Corinne never thought of leaving the Holdens. For the past three years, she had been raising the twins and Joey as best as she could.
Previously, Francine might have thought the only reason Corinne would do so was because she wanted to get a slice of the family fortune, but she knew better than that.
Not only was Corinne Newmoon Group's biggest shareholder, but she was also the boss of the company, which meant both Aaron and Xante had to listen to her. Thus, she was wealthy in her own right.
Thus, the only reason Corinne would stay with the Holdens was because of the missing Jeremy. Francine found her loyalty admirable. There were even some gossipers who pitied Corinne for ending up as a widow at such a young age.
What was even more admirable was Corinne never lacked suitors, yet she never once wavered in the face of their courtships.
Suddenly, a voice interrupted her train of thought.
"What are you thinking about, Miss Francine?" asked Jason.
Jason raised an eyebrow. "And may I ask where her husband is now?"
"He's…"
Francine was obviously stumped by his question.
No one knew where Jeremy was. In fact, no one even knew if he was alive or dead.
'Godd*mnit! If only I knew where Jeremy is right now!' thought Francine.
Jason smiled and sidled up to her. "Miss Francine, you Holdens shouldn't be so selfish."
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Day I Kissed An Older Man
This book is a good book, but it’s too short. I hope it has a part two👍🏾...
This book is getting boring now. I loved Jeremy, Corinne, Sonny and Lucas. The story needs to end. or bring back more of Jeremy, etc....
I haven't skipped any chapter at all. Though the story is good, it keeps going back to base one. I think this has no ending at all and somehow after reading more than 2500 chapters it's kinda tiring already. They have drained all the thrills....
Great writing! I almost cried when Helen hit Melody! So sad! 😭 can’t wait to see how the relationship with her and Lucas develops though. So tired of the repetitive problems with different people....
Yikes my body tenses so much, my moods change as the scenes change. It leaves me wanting to continue reading....
my heart breaks for melody, so many ups and downs, i shed a few tears when lucas walked by melody carrying thalia, and melody stayed quiet while watching them leave. i find myself getting into character as if im one. i dont remember ever feeling like that in any other books. im thankful the 10 chapters/day. waiting for the next 10...
We have updated progress from 7 chapters/day to 10 chapters/day.<3...
i love grandma Beatrice, there needs to me more people like her in the world straight forward and to the point, no beating around the bush and worrying about offending anyone, why pretend to be someone your not....
looking forward to more chapters, The same thing is happening to Melody as what happened to Luna, if Luna was back maybe she would set Lucas straight, can't wait to see how Lucas handles the situations that will arrive. Poor Melody....
ya Lucas pay more attention to Melody lets see what happens waiting for more chapters thanks...