Vince nodded in agreement.

Rita and Sadie soon took their places at opposite ends of the table. As soon as Sadie sat down, she lowered her head in dejection.

Vince asked casually, “What’s wrong? Did you have a bad night’s sleep?”

Tears welled in Sadie’s eyes as she lifted her head.

Rita could only marvel at Sadie and Karen’s increasingly dramatic performances. She felt that they ought to dabble in an acting career, as Sadie

would be able to make a name for herself and have an outlet to put those acting skills to good use.

charades was exhausting. There were times when Rita had to

reaching for her favorite dish. “It’s nothing, Dad. Rita doesn’t come back often, so let’s not dwell on it any longer. Let’s eat. You said you were hungry, didn’t you, Mom? Go ahead

no longer feign ignorance after seeing Sadie’s attempts at reconciliation. He set down his cutlery and glanced sternly

to have a meal together? Why do

“What did I do this time? I was just standing outside her room! You saw that,

right. She didn’t do anything at all. Come on, Dad, let’s enjoy the

do anything? I know things haven’t been easy for you because you’re not my biological daughter, but I’ve vowed to

swallowed the food in her mouth and attempted to mediate with

from time to time. They’ll move on soon enough.

daughter doesn’t even dare to m complain to me because you spoil Rita so much

both blaming me for this?” Sadie asked. “If a stranger saw us like this in public, they’d think I’ve

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