The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Sherman had no intention of taking their relationship any further. No matter what reasons Claire might have, he could not accept her doing such a thing.

"No! I don't want us to become like strangers. We could've been the most loving couple, yet you refused to forgive me for my momentary lapse of judgment. But I know, deep down, you still love me, right? Who else can get as close to you as I can? Who else can be as intimate with you?"

Claire anxiously sought confirmation of her special spot from Sherman's eyes. However, he coldly pried her fingers away from his waist.

"Claire, you are special to me, but I have a long life ahead of me, and you're not the only one who can fill it. You know? I didn't have any unusual reaction either the last time Rita got close to me."

Claire could not maintain her smile anymore when she saw how serious Sherman was. "What do you mean by that? Are you saying you want to be with that woman instead? You only met her once at my performance, and she was unreasonable. Have you forgotten all about it?"

Sherman shook his head. "Didn't you just say the interview was pleasant?"

was just trying to lighten the mood for you." Claire struggled to control her emotions. It took all of her willpower to stop herself from trembling.

know that not everyone who gets to know me will suit me. Besides you, there's another woman,

back out of

to be closer to you. And now you're telling me that I'm not

there and allowed her to

the same thing as you did two years ago? If I'm so immature, why are you clinging to me? Plus, did you even ask for my opinion when

tom

to come back? No

You

the blame onto