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.

onto me. Isn't she implying

this, Karen's crying

if I'm an adult, I can still feel hurt, you know? Consider it as something I owe you. Can you please not fabricate such lies in

didn't dare defend myself against those people because I was afraid that speaking up might only lead to me being branded as a wicked stepmother. I had

suddenly burst into tears again. She ran to Karen's side and hugged her tightly. Both mother and daughter sobbed

it's all my fault. I've been influenced by all sorts of gossip at school, which led me to be disrespectful toward you. Mom never taught me such things. In fact, she always

my mistake, and I won't do it again. I'm sorry, Dad. Please don't regret taking us in." Vince's heart had softened halfway by their crying. Unable to bear it any

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