The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"Who are you accusing of spreading rumors? It's not a rumor when the evidence is there. And you can't stop me from talking about it! A lot of other people are talking about it too!

"Besides, you brought this upon yourself. It's not my place to say all this if your mother is alive, but she died young, and it's now my mother's responsibility to find a suitable match for you. You probably won't understand if you haven't experienced a mother's care before. I pity you, really," Sadie retorted proudly. She knew that she was superior to Rita in that aspect.

Rita's demeanor suddenly shifted in the next moment, and tears streamed down her cheeks. She typically remained emotionally composed, but her falling tears accentuated her delicate features and made her look even more fragile.

Sadie frowned and wondered what Rita was planning when a voice echoed from upstairs.

"Is that how you're supposed to speak to your sister?" Vince's stern voice pierced through the tension.

see Vince standing there. That was when she realized

you're home early," Sadie greeted with a

a similarly sour expression and tried to hold Vince's arm as they went down,

I hadn't returned early, I wouldn't have known that this is how the two of you treat my daughter all the time!" Vince's tone was heavy with

and wiped away her tears. "Dad... Don't blame

without thinking. We're all family here, and promise she doesn't mean any harm. Sadie,

the more heart-wrenching for Vince. "If I hadn't returned early today, I wouldn't have known that you've been calling my daughter a motherless child behind my back! Is this how you've raised your daughter, Karen? I married. you and brought your daughter along even though people judge me for that, and I did it so my daughter could

conscience. She took a few steps forward and grabbed Sadie's arm forcefully. "Don't just stand there!