The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

"The weather's perfect today. How about I set up a small table in the garden for you to enjoy the sun while having some snacks?" Donna suggested.

Donna took a deep breath. She knew that standing up for Rita did not amount to much; it was just a momentary satisfaction. After all, Rita had been through such situations countless times over the years. It was better to get Rita away from Karen and Sadie, so that her appetite would not be ruined at the sight of them.

Rita smiled and said, "Sure, please reheat it for me. I'll head out to the garden in a bit."

She patted Donna's arm and turned to Karen. "Karen, have you told my dad about your relationship with Esmond?"

Karen tensed up as soon as Esmond's name was mentioned; she no longer displayed the relaxed demeanor she had before.

"What are you talking about? I don't even know that person. Since we're strangers, why would I bring him up in front of your father? Your father is busy now. As his daughter, you should be more considerate. Why do you always bring up unrelated people to trouble him?" Karen responded sharply.

unrelated, then fine. But he's your

at Sadie, only to find her

instinctively denying it. However, as soon as she made eye contact

could respond,

pushed her bowl away, and even threw her spoon on the ground. "What's the point of bringing up people from the past? He's already an ex-husband, so why does Mom

being ruthless. Besides, Esmond is your biological father, Sadie. Do you think just because you've carried the Russell surname for so long you can cut ties with the past so easily? Tsk, tsk. I wonder how shocked the others would be if they were

fists and

reached out to grab Sadie's hand in concern, but Sadie shook it off violently. Karen's hand hit the table

Have you gone mad?" Karen