The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"Turns out she was putting up a show for Dad to see! I have to say, she's quite the performer. Living outside this past year has made her more adept at it. I wonder who she's trying to seduce with these tactics. Karen massaged her cheeks with a jade roller.

"Forget about whom she's trying to seduce. Just trust me, I'll find her a good match."

The mother and daughter exchanged a smile. "Oh Mom, you better find her a good match, but make sure Dad doesn't catch on."

"Naturally. After all, I'm a very kind stepmother. I can't afford to let gossip spread, can I?"

"With you on the case, I have nothing to worry about."

stiffly?" Vince sat on the sofa, brushing off nonexistent dust

have to formally invite you over as

about the news they were about to discuss, she finally compromised and sat beside him. "Why did you call me back, Dad?

mentioned her

reporter? Look at you now, covered in dirt and looking nothing like the respectable young lady you should be! You're the eldest daughter, my only daughter. You

"You just said I'm the only

front of Rita. After all, there was a distinction between

people outside are speculating about me? If this news gets out, it'll be disastrous. At the last dinner party, I was eyeing some potential matches for you. You're already in your twenties, and it's time to settle down. You just had to bring up this kind of news