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.

softened. She hung her head, silently scrutinizing Rita. 'She seems to be diverting the blame onto me. Isn't she implying that Sadie wouldn't have called her a motherless

this, Karen's crying intensified once

me? Even if I'm an adult, I can still feel hurt, you know? Consider it as something I owe you.

against those people because I was afraid that speaking up might only lead to me being branded

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

taught me such

admit 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

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