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.

raised an eyebrow. "If he's truly unrelated, then fine. But he's your

then glanced at Sadie, only

it can't be,' thought Sadie, instinctively denying it. However, as soon as she made eye contact with

could

of bringing up people from the past? He's already an ex-husband, so why does Mom need to tell Dad about

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 to find out you have such a father

clenched her fists and gritted

reached out to grab Sadie's hand in concern, but Sadie shook it

you doing? Have you gone mad?" Karen asked, rubbing