"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 ex-husband, isn't he? Isn't that

Sadie, only to find her frozen in

me? No, it can't be,' thought Sadie, instinctively denying it. However, as soon as she made eye contact

Karen could

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 need to tell Dad about it? Are you intentionally trying to upset

to upset Dad, but if someone insists on upsetting me, then don't blame me for 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

fists and gritted her

concern, but Sadie shook it off violently. Karen's hand hit the

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255