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.

deal with their charades was exhausting. There were times when Rita had to put up

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

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

have a meal together? Why do

nearly questioned her own ears. “What did I do this time? I

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

haven’t been easy for you because you’re not my biological daughter, but I’ve vowed to treat you as my own from the day

mouth

girls to argue from time to time. They’ll move on soon

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

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