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.

Rita had to put up an act too if she

struggled to contain her laughter as she thought of all that while reaching for her favorite dish. “It’s nothing, Dad. Rita doesn’t come back often, so let’s not dwell on it any longer.

after seeing Sadie’s attempts at reconciliation. He set down his

to have a meal together? Why do you always have to complicate things and make

time? I was just standing outside her room! You saw

do anything at all. Come on, Dad, let’s enjoy the food before

because you’re not my biological daughter, but I’ve vowed to treat you as my

her mouth

to time. They’ll move on soon enough. This is the sort of thing you should stay

asked. “Your own daughter doesn’t even dare to m complain to me because you spoil Rita so much and shield

asked. “If a stranger saw us like this in

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