The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"Turns out she was putting up a show for Dad to see! I have to say, she's quite the performer. Living outside this past year has made her more adept at it. I wonder who she's trying to seduce with these tactics. Karen massaged her cheeks with a jade roller. "Forget about whom she's trying to seduce. Just trust me, I'll find her a good match."

The mother and daughter exchanged a smile. "Oh Mom, you better find her a good match, but make sure Dad doesn't catch on."

"Naturally. After all, I'm a very kind stepmother. I can't afford to let gossip spread, can I?"

"With you on the case, I have nothing to worry about."

"Alright, everyone's gone. Why are you still standing there stiffly?" Vince sat on the sofa, brushing off nonexistent dust from his knees, gesturing for his daughter to come sit beside him. Rita remained unmoving.

"What, do I have to formally invite you over as your father?" Vince put on a stern demeanor.

Thinking about the news they were about to discuss, she finally compromised and sat beside him. "Why did you call me back, Dad? I'm still working on the news."

As soon as Rita mentioned her work, Vince became furious.

"Do you have to be a stupid reporter? Look at you now, covered in dirt and looking nothing like the respectable young lady you should be! You're the eldest daughter, my only daughter. You should set an example!"

Rita gave him a nonchalant glance. "You just said I'm the only daughter in the family, so who am I setting an example for?"

"Why you!" No matter how foolish Vince was, he knew not to mention Sadie in front of Rita. After all, there was a distinction between blood- relations. Although he would dote on Sadie on a daily basis, when it came to serious matters, he was quite clear-headed. This text is © NôvelDrama/.Org.

"Alright, fine. Let's not talk about that matter. Do you know how people outside are speculating about me? If this news gets out, it'll be disastrous. At the last dinner party, I was eyeing some potential matches for you. You're already in your twenties, and it's time to settle down. You just had to bring up this kind of news at such a crucial moment!"

Vince was so frustrated that he slammed his hand on the coffee table several times. Rita winced, feeling sorry for her father's hand.

"Dad, please don't tell me you can't tell that someone is obviously deliberately trying to smear my name."

However, Vince became even angrier at Rita's nonchalant tone.

"Of course I can tell, but can the others? They only think you've been defiled by some vagrant. But you're clearly innocent, so why should you unjustly bear this? Aren't you worried for yourself? If your

future in-laws see this kind of

news, what will they think? Doubt will linger in their minds!"