The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 2901

As Rita grew older, she tactfully chose to sleep in another room and rarely ventured into her late mother's. On significant occasions, however, she would still retreat there for a few hours where she could have a sanctuary to reminisce about her mother.

Vince had subtly alluded to that room, using it as a gentle reminder for Rita to return home more frequently and remember her roots as a member of the Russell family. While it was acceptable for her father to broach the subject, it carried a different weight when echoed by Sadie, who had no right to speak considering her place in the family.

"Don't worry, Dad. Just because I'm married now doesn't mean I won't come back anymore. Besides, I'm having dinner with you, aren't I? Now that I'm married, I think it's time I make some things clear. I can't have people assuming that things will continue as it was when I was single. In the future, I'll come back for dinner alone unless it's a special occasion. Sherman has his own family to keep company, and it's not fair to expect him to come with me all the time."

Sherman would have willingly agreed to accompany Rita back each time if she had asked him to, but he knew that she had her reasons for making such a suggestion.

all chance to talk to Sherman again if

her sudden outburst and continued eating. Rita had piled his plate up with food, and Sadie believed that it was to keep his mouth

With Rita already married to Sherman, it would be wise for Sadie to keep those thoughts about Sherman to herself. Rather than fantasizing about him all the

tried to explain in a stammer.

your words, Sadie," Karen

think twice before speaking her mind, even on this sort of occasion. She's much too young to understand the consequences." Vince snorted to himself while maintaining a composed demeanor. "She's only slightly younger than Rita, and I think she qualifies as an adult now. With Rita already married, it'll soon be Sadie's turn. I'll make sure to find a good

at him in surprise. "I appreciate