Chương 220: Social awkwardness

Mia could have kicked herself for asking an insensitive question. Ford hadn't mentioned any other family, and even if he had some, she should have waited for him to bring them up.

"I'm sorry," She replied softly.

"I imagine it's rather different being around our crowd, then," Grandma told him. "But just you wait until Trace and his crew come over. Their four boys are among the most rambunctious you've ever seen. Don't misunderstand, they're obedient and well behaved, just very full of energy."

"I've never been around many children," Ford told her with a frown. "I won't have any comparison to make."

Grandma's expression was complicated as she looked at the young man, and Mia wondered what she was thinking.

"Ever been around a pack of dogs?" Grandpa said. "It's mostly the same thing, but kids are louder."