The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"Karen's motives might be apparent to everyone, but as long as Vince remains oblivious, he'll forever see him as a gentle, kind stepmom to his daughter. Alright, you can go now," Sherman said.

"Yes, Mister Sherman."

Sherman leaned back in his chair and picked up the modest invitation once again.

'Vince's daughter sounds really pitiful. Once cherished and adored, she now finds herself in a much lower position in the family. Not only does she have to deal with a stepmom but a stepsister as well. It's no wonder she moved out and found a job for herself. Vince should be ashamed to call himself a father. How can he neglect his daughter and pour all of his love into a kid that's not even his own?' thought Sherman.

He found the whole situation baffling but also knew it was none of his business.

Knowing there was no way to get out of attending the dinner party, Rita went to the makeup studio she often frequented earlier on that day. However, her mood immediately soured when, as soon as she walked in, she saw two people she did not want to see.

spoke was Denny Harmon, the one who had founded the makeup studio and was well-known for

said Rita,

half-serious, half-jokingly swatted her. "You say that, but I don't see

a job now, you know? I'm busy running around covering the news. Where would I find the time to come to your studio? Besides, it's not like I have anywhere to go after getting all dolled

a space he had set aside just for her, while completely ignoring the mother and daughter sitting

grim would be an understatement. Even though they had arrived at the studio earlier, not a single person came forward to attend to them. When they asked how much longer they needed to wait, they were brushed off with reassurances that it

That's why they treat Mom and me

continued to play on her phone. Karen gave a cold laugh, then immediately put

what took you so long to come here? Do you need my help with anything? Tonight's dinner party is very important. Your