The Day I Kissed An Older Man

The person did not expect Gina to support Rita in such a manner and declined to take up that challenge. After all, the stock market was unpredictable, and no one could share the same level of confidence as Gina when it came to that.

"We've known each other for so many years, Vince. Let's leave today's events as it is. Rita would never stoop to such a level, and you should at least try to trust your daughter a little more," Gina implored. Vince knew that it was a gentle reminder from one of his first wife's closest friends. Gina only said that because she acknowledged that her best friend once loved that man.

However, Karen was crying incessantly, leading Vince to wonder if the bangle truly held that much sentimental value from her late mother-in-law.

Vince looked at Rita hesitantly. "Be honest, Rita. Did you do it? I promise I'll trust whatever you say."

he would believe her, yet his

a prolonged silence, she offered a bitter smile and replied, "What

ever laid hands on the bangle. It's really

even before I've explained myself. What else do you want

anymore and pulled Rita to her side. "There are other ways to investigate this. Rita might not have

heads and dared not say a word. They had just witnessed the dispute between Rita and Vince. It was becoming increasingly evident that Karen and her daughter would be the ones controlling the direction of the Russells

made the difference. Rita knew that and felt that deeply. She