The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"Watch your words. Who are you calling a mistress' daughter? My mother brought me into this marriage after your mom died!" Sadie retorted sharply.

Rita could never stand it when Sadie mentioned her mother's death so frivolously. It was a topic too painful to be treated lightly. Her expression hardened quickly, and she said, "You of all people should know what sort of character your mother has. Mine passed away due to illness, but yours isn't as upright as you think. Just because I was young when you two came into my life doesn't mean I'm clueless about what's happening. I know much more than you think, so stop trying to put on an act."

She then said, trailing off, "You know, Sadie..."

Rita began to approach Sadie, prompting Sadie to instinctively retreat a couple of steps. The contrast in their heights became more pronounced as they drew nearer. Rita inherited her mother's height and graceful figure, but Sadie took after her father's shorter stature which she compensated by paying more attention to her figure since joining the Russells. However, her height remained a conspicuous flaw that rendered her forever inferior to Rita's stature.

with a hint of amusement. "Just because you've borne the

red with embarrassment. Sadie knew that Rita had always

Rita realized that her greatest error over the years was her excessive tolerance of Karen and Sadie. It made her an easy target for their bullying. They felt free to say and do as they pleased in her presence, believing that she

she rubbed her stinging cheek. She was unable to regain her composure from that slap, as no one in the Russett household

eyes

convincing performance. Remember this when you're putting on the theatrics for my father next time. You're not television

wait, Rita. I'll make you pay!" Sadie