The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Karen forced a smile. "Rita? What are you doing? You rarely come back, so why not go to the study and see your father? I have an appointment, so I can't stay."

"Karen, I don't want to waste your time either, but how do you plan to explain your relationship with Esmond?"

Karen's hand loosened as soon as she heard that man's name, and the pearl earring rolled down the stairs. She clenched her fists.

"Why should I need to explain? I don't know what you're talking about. I swear, you're getting more troublesome as you get older. Move aside now. I can't be late for lunch with my friends." The more Karen tried to weasel her way out, the more resolutely Rita stayed to block her.

"You can drop your act. You and that man have a history. Don't think I don't know what you've said to him; you know it too. You must be surprised to see me standing here safe and sound, right? I wonder if Dac knows about you two?"

her. "You're all grown up now, so you should know what to say and what not to say. These groundless words will only add to his

your mother passed away. That should at least count for something! If I were you, I'd never tell your dad about

it was always between them. She had never

has now returned... Or, if the two of

could not imagine what would happen if her father found out. It would be a fatal blow for him. At least to him,

and on the other hand, you're clinging to my father. Karen, are you trying

before speaking. I've already been labeled as a wicked stepmother, but I'll be damned