Audrey climbed into the car, no longer holding back her laughter, and while she struggled to suppress it, she turned to Amanda, asking, "Miss Amanda, you're not upset, are you?
Amanda shook her head, "I just went on the blind date with Abner because I couldn't defy my mom. In truth, I have nothing to do with him. So, no, I wouldn't be upset because of him." She cast a quick glance at Basil Jaak in the driver's seat, relieved that he didn't seem to take offense at his aimed remark.
Audrey took Amanda's hand and giggled, "Miss Amanda, actually..."
"Just call me Amanda or whatever by my name."
"Amanda, don't laugh at me, but I think I read people pretty well. That Abner is all bark and no bite, a total parasite, fed by his family wealth, not really an eligible bachelor," said Audrey earnestly.
Amanda nodded in agreement, "Audrey, I also figured that out. At first, I was trying to keep face for the sake of our parents, so I didn't outright reject him."
