"Huh, you sound like you're doing much better."
Sherman's exhaustion disappeared completely as soon as he heard Rita's voice. He leaned back into his office chair. Even though he knew Rita would be safe with her father, Sherman had been on edge until he heard her voice.
At that moment, his heart felt much lighter.
"Yeah, I'm much better now but still a bit weak. The doctor wants me to stay in the hospital for a few more days. I'll be moving back home after I get discharged," Rita reported casually as if chatting with an old friend.
Sherman's eyes suddenly snapped wide open. "Back home? To that home? Are you going to live with Karen and Sadie?" he asked.
As soon as Rita heard his reaction, she knew that the events of that day were likely connected to that mother-daughter duo.
"So, this incident had something to do with Karen?" asked Rita.
Sherman became puzzled. "Didn't your father tell you about it? I told him everything and reminded him to tell you when you wake up."
"Huh." Rita was not surprised. "He's probably afraid that I'll kick up a fuss at home if I found out."
Subconsciously, he could not bear to see her do this alone, but what could he do? It was not like he was her boyfriend or husband.
"Take care of yourself. Nothing is more important than your own well-being." Sherman sighed as well. He knew how stubborn Rita could be. No matter how much he tried to persuade her, it would not work. All he could do was remind her to prioritize her safety.
Rita chuckled softly. "I'll treat you to a meal after I'm discharged from the hospital, as a thank you."
"What? Do you not know how quickly I rushed to the hotel to rescue you? And you want to thank me with just one meal?" teased Sherman.
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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...