The Day I Kissed An Older Man novel Chapter 2892

Vince nodded in agreement.

Rita and Sadie soon took their places at opposite ends of the table. As soon as Sadie sat down, she lowered her head in dejection.

Vince asked casually, "What's wrong? Did you have a bad night's sleep?"

Tears welled in Sadie's eyes as she lifted her head.

Rita could only marvel at Sadie and Karen's increasingly dramatic performances. She felt that they ought to dabble in an acting career, as Sadie would be able to make a name for herself and have an outlet to put those acting skills to good use.

Having to deal with their charades was exhausting. There were times when Rita had to put up an act too if she wanted to escape swiftly from a particular predicament.

Rita struggled to contain her laughter as she thought of all that while reaching for her favorite dish.

"It's nothing, Dad. Rita doesn't come back often, so let's not dwell on it any longer. Let's eat. You said you were hungry, didn't you, Mom? Go ahead and have more of your favorite dish."

Vince could no longer feign ignorance after seeing Sadie's attempts at reconciliation. He set down his cutlery and glanced sternly at Rita.

"Why are you trying to smooth things over?" Vince asked. "Your own daughter doesn't even dare to complain to me because you spoil Rita so much and shield Rita from the consequences. Don't you know that spoiling a child isn't the right way of parenting?"

Karen frowned. "That's not true! Didn't Rita turn out just fine? I've never spoiled her to the point where she became entitled, did I? Now tell me what happened, Sadie. Don't cry crocodile tears in front of your father! Tell the truth!"

"Why are you both blaming me for this?" Sadie asked. "If a stranger saw us like this in public, they'd think I've done something terrible!"

Meanwhile, Vince was furious at Rita's nonchalance as she continued to eat her food in apparent indifference to the unfolding drama. "What's with that attitude, Rita? Your aunt is trying to defend you, and your sister is pleading on your behalf. Do you think everything revolves around you? Show some empathy, for goodness' sake! Where's your sense of basic human courtesy?"