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 from his knees,

have to formally invite you over as your father?" Vince put on a

about to discuss, she finally compromised and sat beside him. "Why did you call me back, Dad? I'm still working on

Rita mentioned her work, Vince

and looking nothing like the

glance. "You just said I'm the only daughter in the family,

you!" No matter how foolish Vince was, he knew not to mention Sadie in front of Rita. After all, there was a distinction between blood- relations. Although he would dote on

that matter. Do you know how people outside are speculating about me? If this news gets out, it'll be disastrous. At the last dinner party, I was eyeing some