The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"It'll take me a thousand years to pay back the loan with my reporter's salary." Rita laughed bitterly.

Sherman frowned and said, "You're making it sound like I'm forcing you to change jobs. I never asked you to repay the money. The leaked video already ruined my reputation, and now you want other people to think I mistreat my wife?"

Rita shook her head vehemently. "Of course not, that's not what I meant! It's just that my family did ask your family for a loan... There's no such thing as a free lunch, and I don't want him to think he could take advantage of your family whenever he wants. It's better to keep things clear."

Despite how tense their relationship was, Rita still blushed at the word 'wife' for some reason. Sherman remained silent for the rest of the journey, leaving Rita to deal with the embarrassment alone until they reached the Parr family's residence.

Despite knowing that Sherman was wealthy, Rita was still surprised and impressed when she saw the grand mansion. Her family's mansion seemed insignificant compared to it. No wonder Sherman could conceal his family's wealth so well; nobody knew his family was this wealthy.

Sherman frowned at Rita as she got out of the car. He then strode briskly over to her and stood beside her. "Don't forget what I told you in the car."

Rita said, "Sorry. It's just a bit awkward meeting the in-laws

linked her arm with Sherman's. "If you don't like this, I can just hold onto the hem of your clothes. You said we should act like a loving couple, so we shouldn't walk in like

look like I'm forcing you to do this right now. I'll be surprised if

"Okay..."

was indeed as large and strong as Rita had imagined. She felt like

the same thought; her hand was

and parents awaited them. It was the first time their daughter-in-law was visiting, so out of

surprised by the warm reception, especially since it seemed inappropriate for the elders to wait at the door. Anxiously, she tugged at

pulling on his hand, Sherman's gaze darkened. How nice would it be if things

Sherman!" Simona, his mother, exclaimed

there was inevitably some awkwardness. After all, Sherman had never brought any girl home before. However, Rita was much more well-behaved than they