The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Melinda comforted Sophia gently, “Please don’t dwell on it, Sophia. You don’t have to force yourself when it comes to matters of the heart. Jeremy is already taken, so don’t hang onto him so tightly. You need to believe in yourself that you’ll find someone who captured your heart just as he has captured yours. You’re a good person, and other people will be able to see that side of you.”

Melinda’s words caused Sophia’s sorrowful expression to suddenly turn cold. She lifted her head and glared at Melinda, retorting, “Are you trying to teach me how to live my life? Who do you think you are?”

Melinda’s face froze. She looked rather exasperated and awkward as she responded, “I’m not. I’m just worried for you. I hope to see you move on and find your happiness. I’ve treated you as my daughter ever since I married your father!”

Sophia sneered sarcastically. “Enough! Spare me your hypocrisy! Who are you trying to fool by pretending that you’re a good person? I bet you enjoy seeing me heartbroken over a man! You must think I’m stupid if you expect me to believe your act! Mark my words, Melinda. My dad might fall for your act, but I never will! Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. There’s still a long way to go! The man that I set my heart on will become mine!” Sophia turned around and marched angrily toward her room.

Melinda sighed helplessly as she watched Sophia leave in a huff. Being a stepmother was very difficult, as it was evident when her stepchildren misconstrued her genuine concern.

Lilin

and looked down. Lilin gazed up at her mother in concern. “Did Big

and reached out to caress her daughter’s hair. She reassured the girl, “No, it’s just a misunderstanding. Everything will get

frowned. “But she never treats you properly even after all these years!

“Don’t think that way, Lilin. Even if Sophia is rude to me, it doesn’t change the fact that she’s your sister. When your dad and I are no longer in this world, she’ll be your only

and did not want to upset her mother

daughter and headed off to find her husband, Adam. She wanted to talk with him as she was appalled he would