Sadie immediately put on the appearance of a dutiful daughter and asked with concern, "Mom, are you feeling unwell? I noticed your complexion didn't look good when you sat down. Should we call Mister Morris to come and take a look? Dad, don't you think Mom looks unwell too?"
Vince nodded. "If you're unwell, just quickly call Morris to come and have a look."
Karen forced a smile and said, "I'm feeling just fine. I just accidentally dropped a spoon. It's no big deal. But it is getting colder lately, so you all should dress warmly and take care not to get sick. All I wish for is for this family to be safe and healthy."
Rita kept her head down and did not say a word. She was biting into a chicken wing, which no one else in her family liked to eat, given how little meat there was. Donna, the cook, would specially cook chicken wings for Rita wherever she came back home.
'Seems like Esmond is an old acquaintance of Karen's, since she reacts so strongly whenever he's mentioned. Karen, oh Karen, you're about to be exposed!' thought Rita.
"Mom, I know you care about us, but you also need to take care of yourself more," Sadie said worriedly, but Karen just hoped she would shut up.
"Alright, I'm already an adult, and I know my own health very well."
Sadie choked up at this. She did not understand why Karen was so impatient.
"Okay, Mom. But remember to let us know if you feel unwell," said Sadie.
Karen, despite her impatience, managed to keep her calm.
Vince nodded. "Take good care of your mother. If she needs anything, just call Morris over."
"Yes, Dad."
When Sadie knocked and opened Karen's door, she saw her sitting on the corner of the bed, hugging her arms and lost in thought.
"Mom, what happened at dinner just now? You looked like your soul jumped out of your body when Rita spoke. Don't tell me you're afraid of her."
Karen frowned deeply and looked at her daughter angrily. "When are you going to use that brain of yours? I even hinted at you not to mention my health anymore, but you kept bringing it up. Now even your father is asking about my health when I'm as healthy as ever!"
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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...