"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."

still standing there stiffly?" Vince sat on the sofa, brushing off nonexistent dust from his knees, gesturing for his daughter to come sit beside

invite you over as your father?" Vince

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

as Rita mentioned her

be a stupid reporter? Look at you now, covered in dirt and looking nothing like

"You just said I'm the only daughter

knew not to mention Sadie in front of Rita. After all, there was a distinction between blood- relations. Although he would dote

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 at such

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