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.

knew that the events of that day were likely connected to that mother-daughter

this incident had something to do with Karen?" asked

became puzzled. "Didn't your father tell you about it? I told him everything and reminded him to tell you when you wake up." "Huh." Rita was not surprised. "He's probably afraid that I'll kick up a fuss at home if I found

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

situation when he heard Rita's scoff. Vince had always been the decisive type when it came to public matters,

few words whispered in his ear would often immediately change his attitude, even when

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 that Rita should not return to a dangerous

the kind of person she really is. She pretends to care for me in front of others, but in reality? She's harmed me time and time again, and this time, it was only by luck that's escaped. I don't know how much

that Rita's choice might be the most correct one for her. She had to rely on