The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"Huh, you sound like you're doing much better."

Sherman's exhaustion disappeared completely as soon as he heard Rita's voice. He leaned back into his office chair. Even though he knew Rita would be safe with her father, Sherman had been on edge until he heard her voice.

At that moment, his heart felt much lighter.

"Yeah, I'm much better now but still a bit weak. The doctor wants me to stay in the hospital for a few more days. I'll be moving back home after I get discharged," Rita reported casually as if chatting with an old friend.

Sherman's eyes suddenly snapped wide open. "Back home? To that home? Are you going to live with Karen and Sadie?" he asked.

Rita heard his reaction, she knew that the events of that day were likely connected to that

incident had something to do with

tell you about it? I told him everything and reminded him to tell you when you wake up." "Huh." Rita was not

the thought that he had concealed the true culprit who had harmed her for the sake of

decisive type

his ear would often immediately change his attitude, even when it

guessed Karen was involved in the incident, so why do you still want to go back home? What if she comes after you again? You might not be so lucky next time, "Said Sherman with a frown. He genuinely believed

but in reality? She's harmed me time and time again, and this time, it was only by luck that's escaped.

be the most correct one for her. She had to rely