The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Sherman had no intention of taking their relationship any further. No matter what reasons Claire might have, he could not accept her doing such a thing.

"No! I don't want us to become like strangers. We could've been the most loving couple, yet you refused to forgive me for my momentary lapse of judgment. But I know, deep down, you still love me, right? Who else can get as close to you as I can? Who else can be as intimate with you?"

Claire anxiously sought confirmation of her special spot from Sherman's eyes. However, he coldly pried her fingers away from his waist.

"Claire, you are special to me, but I have a long life ahead of me, and you're not the only one who can fill it. You know? I didn't have any unusual reaction either the last time Rita got close to me."

Claire could not maintain her smile anymore when she saw how serious Sherman was. "What do you mean by that? Are you saying you want to be with that woman instead? You only met her once at my performance, and she was unreasonable. Have you forgotten all about it?"

shook his head. "Didn't you just say

I was just trying to lighten the mood for you." Claire struggled to control her emotions. It took all of her

Am I just some fickle person in your eyes? I'll have you know that not everyone who gets to know me will suit me. Besides you, there's another woman, and

staggered back out

for you. I had a thriving career there, but I chose to start from scratch here just to be closer to you. And now you're telling me that I'm not your one and only, that there are other women besides me? Is this your way of taking

to vent; his expression

ago? If I'm so immature, why are you clinging to me? Plus, did you even ask for my opinion when