The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Sophia shot a death glare at the gossiping girls. It was clear she was warning them to shut up.

The girls quickly shut up and looked away.

…

Corinne continued to lecture ‘Bryan’ as she carried him back. She was still very angry at him for running off.

‘This kid is getting more and more out of hand and stubborn. How dare he run off by himself,’ she thought.

As for ‘Bryan’, he just listened to her mutely. He did not apologize or admit to any wrongdoing.

Once they were back at their picnic spot, Corinne put ‘Bryan’ down and asked him sternly, “Aren’t you going to say anything? Do you know what you did wrong? There better not be a next time.”

with

saw Corinne was back with ‘Bryan’. “I think that’s enough, Corinne. He only ran off because he liked the cartoon kite so much. I’m sure he

run off without telling me. I think he’s asking for a good

body. “Bryan, what are you still standing

before breaking out in a loud

must’ve been scared all alone,” cooed Francine. “It’s okay. It’s

crying? How can you cry when you’re the one who is in the wrong? Why aren’t you saying

wailed

patience, and as much as the thought of smacking her own kid pained her, she still raised up her

“Mommy, don’t hit Bryan! He knows what he did is wrong.

Her big, bright eyes were focused on

what a good boy your big brother is. When are you