"I always feel like every decision I've made since you left has been wrong. But no matter what, I can't go back to the past. It would've been so much better if you were still here. No matter how many women I meet after you've gone, they can never compare to you... Taya."
Karen had followed Vince upstairs, intending to explain a few things. She did not expect him to be reminiscing about his late wife in the study.
Sadie, standing beside her, asked with a worried look, "Mom, what you did tonight was risky. If it weren't for the lingering feelings between you and Dad, he might've been very angry. Why didn't you discuss it with me first? We could've used the matter better to our advantage! It's such a pity that Rita was able to get herself off the hook so easily."
"I didn't have time to think it through. Didn't you see how Sherman and Rita spent a long time together in their own little world? Vince looks satisfied with Sherman too. What if he has ideas about matching them up?"
Sadie asked suspiciously, "I don't think Sherman has any interest in Rita. After all, he comes from a prominent family. Even the Russells can't compare to it, so why would he lower himself to pursue such a woman? Mom, you worry too much for your own good. Thankfully, Dad didn't hold you accountable for today's incident. Otherwise, saying in front of so many people that the bangle was mine would've been embarrassing for you."
At the same time, Sadie was relieved that Sherman had left early. She would have been frustrated if he had seen her mother acting so petty.
"Enough. Why are you always nitpicking at me? Everything I do is for you, isn't it? Let's go, the romantic fool is reminiscing about his late wife. He won't bother with us right now." Karen's tone remained disdainful. She just could not understand these men. They did not cherish what they had when they had it, but once it was gone, they pretended to miss it.
"Mom, did you know? Dad accused me again today because of that woman who somehow got hold of the surveillance footage and claimed I hid their bangle. But I've never been in her room, and Dad believed her! Sure, he scolded that woman eventually, but he still doubted me. I'm so hurt.
"Mom, I miss you so much. Why won't you come visit me in my dreams? Is it because I'm too weak? Or is it because you've forgotten about me? Mom, I miss you."
After repeating her longing for her mother again, Rita finished getting ready for bed.
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Day I Kissed An Older Man
This book is a good book, but it’s too short. I hope it has a part two👍🏾...
This book is getting boring now. I loved Jeremy, Corinne, Sonny and Lucas. The story needs to end. or bring back more of Jeremy, etc....
I haven't skipped any chapter at all. Though the story is good, it keeps going back to base one. I think this has no ending at all and somehow after reading more than 2500 chapters it's kinda tiring already. They have drained all the thrills....
Great writing! I almost cried when Helen hit Melody! So sad! 😭 can’t wait to see how the relationship with her and Lucas develops though. So tired of the repetitive problems with different people....
Yikes my body tenses so much, my moods change as the scenes change. It leaves me wanting to continue reading....
my heart breaks for melody, so many ups and downs, i shed a few tears when lucas walked by melody carrying thalia, and melody stayed quiet while watching them leave. i find myself getting into character as if im one. i dont remember ever feeling like that in any other books. im thankful the 10 chapters/day. waiting for the next 10...
We have updated progress from 7 chapters/day to 10 chapters/day.<3...
i love grandma Beatrice, there needs to me more people like her in the world straight forward and to the point, no beating around the bush and worrying about offending anyone, why pretend to be someone your not....
looking forward to more chapters, The same thing is happening to Melody as what happened to Luna, if Luna was back maybe she would set Lucas straight, can't wait to see how Lucas handles the situations that will arrive. Poor Melody....
ya Lucas pay more attention to Melody lets see what happens waiting for more chapters thanks...