“That’s cool!” he said enthusiastically, evidently trying to keep the air friendly. “My sister used to grow herbs.”
He glanced up, giving her a slight smile. “That’s right. I’m sorry, I didn’t even introduce myself. My name’s Jack.”
“Your daughter is a liar, Ms. Rohesia,” he told her playfully. “She barely even knew I existed for the first couple months.”
Charlotte chuckled. "I'm not sure who to believe." Avice squinted at him. "How would you know if I noticed you?"