Furthermore, she somewhat knew now that Dean didn't like the scent of women, it seemed, except for hers.
He might not even be willing to drive Ariella, let alone Lucia, who hadn't stirred any feelings in Dean for over a decade.
"You trust Cousin Dean. But you guessed right, Dean didn't drive Lucia home, but not for the reason you mentioned. He lectured Ariella, citing the first rule of the Reed family."
Joy asked in surprise, "The Reeds have family rules?"
"Of course, a large family like this needs rules. Want to know what the first one is?"
Joy asked curiously, "What is it?"
She was sure Dean would refuse to drive Lucia, but she didn't expect Dean to lecture Ariella in front of Lucia.
"Family unity presents a united front to the outside world in case of no wrongdoing."
After pondering these words, Joy felt a bit moved. What kind of person was Mr. Reed to lecture his sister for her sake?
