The Day I Kissed An Older Man

Lucy remained as icy as ever, almost like a robot.

Puzzled, Rita asked, "I've never taken any photos with Mister Sherman, nor have I been to the city hall. Where did this marriage certificate come from?"

Lucy adjusted her glasses and replied, "I used the information I collected from you to register your marriage. There are some things that Mister Sherman doesn't need to handle personally." "Oh... I see. Guess I learned something new today."

Lucy nodded. "If you have no further instructions, I'll head back. I still have a lot of work waiting for me at the company."

Rita nodded quickly. "Of course, go ahead."

Alone at last, Rita cautiously opened the marriage certificate. Looking at the photo of two young people leaning close together, she smiled faintly and gently touched the image.

marriage certificate?'

the photo, she felt

a way to repay him. She was

as a loan from their family. Once her health

carefully weigh her words. Did she even have the right to bring up these matters with

in her career as a reporter. She questioned in this whether she should co the modest profession, considering the modest income it provided. Her salary definitely would not be enough if she wanted to

Lenny paused his task of pouring water and asked, "What's wrong? Is

him and then lowered her head. "It's nothing, just

into work. While I hope you'll conduct more interviews and write more articles, I'm not that

him leave with his cup. He was pleased with what he had just said, considering that Rita was someone Sherman had taken an interest in. He made sure to look