The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

"It'll take me a thousand years to pay back the loan with my reporter's salary." Rita laughed bitterly.

Sherman frowned and said, "You're making it sound like I'm forcing you to change jobs. I never asked you to repay the money. The leaked video already ruined my reputation, and now you want other people to think I mistreat my wife?"

Rita shook her head vehemently. "Of course not, that's not what I meant! It's just that my family did ask your family for a loan... There's no such thing as a free lunch, and I don't want him to think he could take advantage of your family whenever he wants. It's better to keep things clear."

Despite how tense their relationship was, Rita still blushed at the word 'wife' for some reason. Sherman remained silent for the rest of the journey, leaving Rita to deal with the embarrassment alone until they reached the Parr family's residence.

Despite knowing that Sherman was wealthy, Rita was still surprised and impressed when she saw the grand mansion. Her family's mansion seemed insignificant compared to it. No wonder Sherman could conceal his family's wealth so well; nobody knew his family was this wealthy.

Sherman frowned at Rita as she got out of the car. He then strode briskly over to her and stood beside her. "Don't forget what I told you in the car."

Startled, Rita said, "Sorry. It's just a bit awkward meeting the in-laws for the first time."

hem of your clothes. You said

You look like I'm forcing you to do this right now. I'll be surprised if my family doesn't notice something is

"Okay..."

as large and strong as Rita had imagined.

hand was so small, almost boneless

grandparents and parents awaited them. It was the first time their daughter-in-law was visiting, so out of respect, they all showed up at

the elders to wait at the door. Anxiously, she tugged at

shouldn't keep them waitingel

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her pulling on his hand, Sherman's gaze darkened. How nice would it be if things could always be so simple between