The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Karen knew Vince very well since they had been married for so many years. Sure enough, he seemed to be hesitating when he saw her crying.

However, before Vince could say anything, Rita said with tears in her eyes, "Dad, I know Sadie is still a child, and her words shouldn't count. But I believe if it weren't for adults teaching her, she wouldn't say such things. I understand things change, and you three are a family now, but my mother used to live here too! Why should I endure the humiliation of being pointed at and called a child without a mother? Dad..."

Rita cried harder and harder. Eventually, her tears seemed somewhat genuine.

Deep down, she felt her soul and body were divided into two halves. Her soul seemed to hover above, watching this scene, thinking it incredibly strange and ironic.

However, she had no choice but to put up this act in front of her father. Otherwise, her life would only become harder in the future.

blame onto me. Isn't she implying that Sadie wouldn't have called her

Karen's crying intensified

I can still feel hurt, you know? Consider it as something I owe you. Can you please not fabricate such lies in front of your father in the future? If possible, I hope you won't pursue a career as a reporter either. Do you know what people outside say about me and your father? They say we're heartless for kicking you out of

might only lead to me being branded

She ran to Karen's side and hugged her tightly. Both mother and

sorts of gossip at school, which led me to be disrespectful toward you. Mom never taught me such things. In fact, she always encouraged me to learn from you and look up to you, and this caused me to hate Rita, please

Vince. "Dad, you're the only dad I have, and I only have one sister. I admit my mistake, and I won't do it again. I'm

only joking, my dear. You and your mother are fine. Help your mom back to the room to rest. I