Simona felt a twinge of concern for Rita because she knew Sherman was the kind of person who would not commit such misdeeds.
"Okay, that's enough. Please stop worrying about this. I promise I'll have it resolved within two days. This is the time for you to enjoy your retirement. I've said time and again not to worry so much about me, especially when it comes to relationship matters," Sherman said to them.
Chelsea grumbled, "We wouldn't be so worried if you had a girlfriend by now. Now you ended up being set up, and I can't imagine how indecent she must be to act this way."
Sherman frowned and retorted instinctively, "That's out of character for her. She's nothing like her father, and I'm quite sure that she doesn't have a single clue about what her father has done."
It was the first time Sherman had spoken up for someone else. The elders exchanged secretive glances, believing that there was a chance for Sherman to finally get a partner.
"If you truly have feelings for her, perhaps you should consider accepting their proposal. You'll at least have some control over what seems to be an uncertain situation," Sherman's father suggested.
Sherman shook his head. "I can't say for sure, but I can vouch for her character."
With Sherman insisting on his point of view, the elders saw no reason to worry any further. Unfortunately, Vince's unexpected intrusion disrupted a long-awaited family reunion, casting a pall over their happiness.
Unbeknownst to them, Vince had more tricks up his sleeve.
The following morning, Lucy sent an urgent message to Sherman as he was en route to work, asking him to respond promptly to her as soon as he read it.
Though his mother did not blame him for that, Sherman still seethed with anger when his cherished family suffered at the hands of other people.
"Fine, tell Dad that I'll oblige if the Russells are so keen on marrying their daughter to the Parrs. I want her to understand that the Parrs aren't so easily swayed," Sherman declared.
Simona remained apprehensive. "But didn't you say she has nothing to do with all this? Don't you think she might feel hurt by your words?"
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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...