The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Vince helped Rita sit up. "Donna knows what you like to eat the best. She would've rushed over here in tears if I hadn't told her you need some quiet to recover."

At the mention of Donna, Rita smiled. "Please tell her that I'm feeling better. I don't want her to worry."

At that moment, Karen tactfully suggested that Rita move back home.

Rita quietly nibbled on the pastry, appreciating the familiar taste of Donna's cooking.

Vince did not immediately speak up, so Karen continued, "Rita has been through so much, and her body is still weak. How can she take care of herself? It's better for her to move back home where we can all take care of her. Plus, she'll recover faster if she gets to eat what she likes. Right, Vince?"

Vince nodded but did not decide for Rita. "Sweetheart, would you like to move back home? If you don't want to, I can have Donna bring a few people to take care of you at your place for a while."

Suddenly, she smiled. "Thank you for your offer, Karen. I'd love to move back home for a bit after I'm discharged. That way, you

was also somewhat surprised. He had mentally prepared to send a few of the household staff to Rita's place to take care of her, yet

ease if we could take

with a smile. "Dad, I know everyone's just worried about me. Everyone has things to do, and if I stay at my own place, you'll surely keep worrying about me. So it's better for me to move back home. It's just that... I

welcome you? Weren't I the one who suggested you should move

stepmother has always

much that she keeps digging

say for the rest of the time, and the three

come to the hospital for a check-up yesterday? You mentioned feeling unwell." Karen immediately smiled shyly, while