The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"The weather's perfect today. How about I set up a small table in the garden for you to enjoy the sun while having some snacks?" Donna suggested.

Donna took a deep breath. She knew that standing up for Rita did not amount to much; it was just a momentary satisfaction. After all, Rita had been through such situations countless times over the years. It was better to get Rita away from Karen and Sadie, so that her appetite would not be ruined at the sight of them.

Rita smiled and said, "Sure, please reheat it for me. I'll head out to the garden in a bit."

She patted Donna's arm and turned to Karen. "Karen, have you told my dad about your relationship with Esmond?"

Karen tensed up as soon as Esmond's name was mentioned; she no longer displayed the relaxed demeanor she had before.

we're strangers, why would I bring him up in front of your father? Your father is busy now. As his daughter,

raised an eyebrow. "If he's truly unrelated, then

only

do with me? No, it can't be,' thought Sadie, instinctively denying it.

away, and even threw her spoon on the ground. "What's the point of bringing up people from the past? He's already an ex-husband, so why does Mom need to tell Dad about it? Are you intentionally trying to upset

want to upset Dad, but if someone insists on upsetting me, then don't blame me for being ruthless. Besides, Esmond is your biological father, Sadie. Do you think just because you've carried the Russell surname for so long you can cut ties with the past so easily? Tsk, tsk. I wonder how shocked the others would be if

clenched her fists