The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

"I should be the one marrying you. How could you treat me like this? You're bullying me, you know?" Claire pleaded.

Sherman looked down dazedly at Claire, who had her hands on his knees. "This was how we'd ask the other for forgiveness when we were younger. After all these years, you still have that habit."

Claire nodded eagerly at his mention of the past. "Yes, do you remember? How wonderful our past was. Does Rita know it's just a small habit of yours? She doesn't, does she? Only I know. I'm the one who's most suitable for you!"

"Enough. My mind is made up, and besides, I'm already married to Rita. We're husband and wife now. And you shouldn't do anything to upset her in the future. Though she's generous, seeing you like this will make her jealous, and she'll take it out on me when we get home," Sherman said with a smile on his face, a smile that only a truly happy person could have.

As soon as Claire saw that smile, she could not keep up the pretense any longer. She stood up abruptly and asked in a commanding tone, "You're really determined to marry that woman, aren't you?"

"I'm not going to marry her; I already am married to her. Claire, you should've faced reality a long time ago. We can't go back to the past. Everything changed from the moment you made that choice all those years ago," Sherman said firmly.

forgive me. How can a grown man like you be

if it were not for his understanding of Claire's personality. Was she implying that he should be magnanimous in taking her

could not be that magnanimous. He had maintained somewhat of a relationship with her for so many years because of the deep bond they shared in the past, which he had

was until Rita came into his life. She had given him

I think you

last person on earth who has the right to say that about me. I've given you chances to choose, but you'repeatedly chose someone else. You're only coming back now because you see Parr Group thriving. But we've missed our chance. I won't make

been drained over the years by the various tumultuous events she caused. The last time, she

to pave the way for the

me, I'll ask that woman myself! Let's see if she feels guilty about being a homewrecker!" Claire exclaimed before pushing