Lucas Harlow's smile momentarily froze on his face.
He turned his eyes and glanced at Ruby Sheldon, lightly smiling, "Betty is just as observant of people outside of your mom and dad. Seems like who you care about most isn't your parents anymore, and that's a good thing."
Ruby Shelon's smile stiffened as well.
Lucas's gaze was almost "kind," and with a reassuring tone, he said, "Taking focus away from your mom and dad and starting to care about those around you is a sign of growing up. Betty, at least after turning twenty, now appears more adult. — Keep it up!"
Ruby blinked her eyes quickly, hurriedly saying, "Uncle, don't talk nonsense. Clearly, the people I care about most are still my mom and dad. How could I be paying attention to others?"
"You aren't paying attention to others? Then why are you so clear about Miss Winters' business?" Lucas tilted his head, his smile becoming even more harmless and accommodating.
