The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Vince's face darkened. "That's enough! Just keep your mouth shut. This matter has nothing to do with Sherman. I'll kick anyone out if anyone dares to speak of today's events, so don't say I didn't warn you." Karen acted like she did not understand what Vince was saying.

"Vince, what do you mean? We're family, aren't we? There's no way we'll tell anyone about this. Plus, we still don't understand what happened!" Though Karen was sweating bullets, she remained stubborn in confronting Vince. She knew she could not back down, or Vince would surely suspect her involvement.

Even Sadie chimed in to support her mother. "Dad, you're being too harsh. Are you really going to disregard all the years we've been a family? Your words really hurt me, you know?"

Both women began to tear up, and with Rita still unconscious in the room, Vince's head started to hurt. "That's enough, let's not embarrass ourselves any further. Save it for when we get home."

more worried for Rita. He feared that what he had said

concerned for Rita, Vince felt compelled to compromise once again if it meant avoiding a confrontation with

reluctantly, "Mister Vince, if it's inconvenient for you, I can take Rita

soured. "This is our family matter. There's no need for your involvement, Mister

on your reputation if you accompany her to the

not met Rita before Sadie. 'Seems like they're more afraid of this matter not being leaked. It was all a trap set by Karen after