Georgette came down the stairs, wearing a new red shirt that Joey had bought for him with a pair of gray pantsuits.
He said excitedly, "How about I host Frederic in this outfit? Today is the first time he comes to our home, and I can't dress too casually."
As he spoke, he stood in front of the mirror, looking at himself from different angles.
He truly regarded Frederic as his son-in-law, and today's hospitality was conducted according to the standards of receiving a son-in-law for the first time.
He even brought out that bottle of vintage wine he had kept for years.
Joey quietly approached, smiling as she said, "Dad, he had to go on a business trip unexpectedly today and won't be coming. Let's have dinner first."
Georgette looked at her with some confusion. "But he promised me he wou
