The Day I Kissed An Older Man

“I am in love with someone,” Corinne answered, “and that’s why I can’t fall in love with other people.”

Christine asked curiously, “Then who are you in love with? Where is he? Why isn’t he here with you?”

Corinne was speechless. Every child had their own endless set of questions for adults. She would never answer that if someone else posed such a question to her, but she could not do the same to her daughter.

“The person I’m in love with can’t come back for now,” Corinne said helplessly, “but once he’s back, I’ll have someone to love!”

Christine asked again, “Is that person Daddy?”

Corinne was taken aback and nodded earnestly. “Yes. It’s Daddy.”

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response startled Corinne. “Why do you feel that way when you haven’t even met him

and save the princess when she needs him the most! He’ll also fight dragons to protect her! But Daddy has never shown up

on that occasion, Corinne was made to feel a little sad. “Before

was puzzled. “Then why didn’t he disappear after we were born? Does that mean he

come back yet, but trust me when I say

pillow when you’re sad at

did not expect her three-year-old daughter to be so empathetic with her emotions. She felt touched and forced a smile as she said, “There are times when everyone will feel sad. It’s normal. Your father also had his share of difficult moments when I wasn’t with him. Christine, I don’t want you to worry

and threw herself into Corinne’s arms. “I hope you’ll be happy even when Daddy isn’t

“I will,” Corinne smiled.