As they went back to the table, she noticed that her father was conversing with Edward. Based on her father's face, he appeared to be smiling but behind that smile, she knew that he was investigating Edward in his subtle way. Slowly uncovering any secrets that he might be hiding.
"Dad, stop cross-examining our guests." She sat on the chair in between her dad and Edward while George sat on the other side of the table from their dad, then Marge was on the opposite side with Alex beside her.
"I'm not doing such a thing. We're just enjoying a simple conversation." Her dad appeared to be innocent of her accusation, but she knew it was just an act. If she was good at acting, he was better.
"Ok, fine." Letting the issue dropped. She was just glad that Edward's presence today was not because of his health. George said that their dad was on the road to full recovery as long as he complied with their counsel.
