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.

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

truly unrelated, then

Sadie, only to find

anything to do with me? No, it can't be,' thought Sadie, instinctively denying it. However, as soon as

blew up in anger. She stood up abruptly, pushed her bowl 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?

surname for so long you can cut ties with

fists and gritted