He didn't press the issue further after her last remark. Since her mind was made up he didn't want to make things difficult for her.
"And I will need your help to watch over that naughty fellow when I am gone. I will make sure he doesn't disturb you in any way," She said while gazing at his face.
"Ok, and I am sure he won't certainly disturb me, so you don't have to worry," Amos agreed without any hesitation.
Joanna was a bit taken aback that he agreed without complaint but she didn't say a word about what she noticed.
"Thank you," She whispered and continued with what she was doing.
After she finished washing the dishes she rested for a few minutes before she carried her bag, ready to leave for work.
"Let me see you off," Amos said and stood up from where he sat. Anthony did the same thing.
Joanna didn't try to dissuade them to stay back because she knew none of them would listen to her.
