The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Francine felt aggrieved but did not dare to talk back to her grandmother. She fiddled with the food on her plate with a fork, and the fork slipped out of her hand.

She was already in a bad mood, and her mood worsened when the fork fell. She muttered something to herself and was about to bend down to pick it up when Chester bent down to take it before could.

Since the fork was already dirty as it fell on the floor, Chester put it aside and handed his clean one to her. “Here. I haven’t used this yet.”

Francine blushed at Chester’s gesture and thanked him.

Chester did not reply and got up before politely bidding Pamela goodbye. He then picked up his backpack and walked out.

As soon as Francine saw that the apple of her eye had left, she felt a little downcast and got up to chase after him.

She ran out to the yard and finally caught up with Chester. She stood in front of him and asked uneasily, “Why did you leave without eating? Are you angry? Do you think I’m in the wrong?”

as he answered, “Your family’s affairs have nothing to do with me. I don’t have any particular

other people, she discarded her attitude and lowered her head to explain, “But Aaron’s

to ignore her when she admitted her mistake to him

your temper, Francine. If you show your dissatisfaction all the time and speak

don’t have to go to work in the future. No one’s going to do anything to me if I

and said, “You’re right. Your family’s financial background is secure enough that you don’t need to work for the rest of your life. You’ll always be protected by your family. I’m just thinking too much.”

clothes. “You’re right, Chester. I’ll change my temper! I’ll learn to control it! Please don’t be angry at

felt helpless. “I’m not

asked carefully, “Then will you be coming over to help me with my

“I’ll keep my end of the promise since it’s already been agreed upon that I’ll help you