The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Adam wanted to smoke a cigar to compose himself. He felt a little embarrassed, and he became even more so when Melinda threw his cigar away.

"Mel, I understand everything you're saying. I admit I was unfair to Lilin, and I could've done better as a husband and a father. But you shouldn't rush into divorce like this. Think about how this will affect Lilin! Do you really want to let her grow up in a broken home? She's still so young..."

Lilin, who was sitting beside Melinda and eating a burger, suddenly chimed in, "Please don't use me as an excuse. I'm really fine with the divorce; a complete home is wherever Mom is. "Why you..."

Melinda rolled her eyes at Adam. "Hear that? It doesn't matter to Lilin whether you're in her life at all."

Adam slapped his own thigh out of agitation. After a long while of silence, he looked up and said, "How can you think that I won't leave anything for you and Lilin? I didn't want to let you know because I didn't want to burden you with the knowledge. I was also worried Sophia would kick up a fuss again if word got out. Mel, I'm disappointed in you. You've been with me for so many years, so you should know better than that."

but then she frowned with consternation. "What are you talking about? Explain yourself

her big, bright eyes, too. She wanted to

businesses and properties under your

her to grow up to be a sensitive and easily jealous person. It'll just make her hate you more if I give everyone an equal share of the inheritance. She's going to think you stole

be less conflict in the family, and everyone comes out a winner in the end. As to why I didn't tell you...

more, but that's because she lost her mom when she was little. I just want her to know I have her back no matter what. But that doesn't mean I don't love Lilin as much as I love Sophia.

and sighed. He could not believe that he, a man known for his cutthroat business acumen, would actually have to