Chapter 166

Moira's face paled instantly upon hearing Edgar's question, which seemed to contain no hint of humor. None of the family members said much, as if the question was a foregone conclusion. However, just as Moira stammered and was about to protest, Jeremiah interjected. "Stop it, Ed. You're scaring her at her first dinner with us. Your jokes are ruining our family's reputation," said Jeremiah, followed by Edgar's laughter, which meant that Moira had just been pranked by him. Moira sighed in relief when Laura joined in the laughter, but she patted Moira's back, whose face had turned pale. "Dad's right, Ed. If you're serious, that's not the way to do it," Laura replied, then turned to Moira. "Forgive him, Miss Alsen. His jokes have always been over the top. However, I'm sure he didn't mean to make fun of you." Moira nodded awkwardly. "You can call me Moira, Mrs. Stan. And... It's okay. I was quite shocked, indeed. However, I knew it wasn't serious after a while." "I'm sorry, dear. I was too