The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"Don't you know that those are all just baseless rumors spread by other people? I simply want the people I care about to see me for who I am. Why do you place so much importance on the opinions of those who barely know you? Why do you act like they're such a significant part of your life? You've always been too concerned with keeping up appearances."

"This isn't just about keeping up appearances. I'm worried about you! Like it or not, I've already reached out to his family, and they've already agreed to the marriage. All you have to do is wait. You should know that I've gone through a lot of trouble to get to this point. You don't have a choice right now. Besides, you should also consider whether Sherman would agree to you rejecting him."

"You're a manipulator, Dad! How could you stoop so low? This isn't the kind of thing a father should do. Do you genuinely care about my happiness and future, or are you more concerned about the Russells' future and the capital from the Parrs? If there are issues with the Russells, I'm more than willing to help with the investment. But I won't accept having to go through this sort of method, and I refuse to be used as a bargaining chip! I'm your daughter, for goodness' sake!"

Vince's expression soured. "I didn't raise you all these years just to have you talk back to me. Just accept what I've arranged for you. I don't need you to use your influence to attract investment for me, especially when you've been overestimating your abilities."

anguish. "You've become

for all your life, but it feels to me as if I've raised another person's daughter. I planned things out perfectly for you,

remained resolute about having her marry Sherman, which Rita had resigned

that video Vince's threats would not matter to Sherman at all. That was the only way for them to resolve only

making that decision, Rita

her to put up more of a fight. He was a little surprised that she would acquiesce so easily, but he attributed her decision to compromise as being out