Both her uncle and aunt had warmly welcomed Jordan during his first visit, treating him with care and not considering him as a mere guest. Irish understood the dynamics between Joseph and Jordan as brothers. If her aunt treated them with formality, it would make Joseph uneasy, and Jordan wouldn't know how to respond either.
That was how it should be. Everything was going well.
Perhaps Jordan had picked too much, as Mary shook her head and said, "You've done a great job, but there's a bit of waste."
Jordan smiled awkwardly and noticed Irish's presence.
"Do you need my help?" Irish asked.
Jordan showed her the vegetables in his hand and replied, "I can handle it."
Irish briefly thought of teasing Jordan by saying that a skilled cook could help him find a good wife, but before she could utter the words, Mary mysteriously pulled her into the kitchen and closed the door.
