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.

father? Your father is busy now. As his daughter, you

then

then glanced at Sadie, only

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

her spoon on the ground. "What's the point of bringing up people from the past? He's already an

is your biological father, Sadie. Do you think just because you've carried the Russell surname

fists and gritted her