Mrs. York's initially cheerful expression vanished as soon as she heard Mr. York's words. She gave Mr. York a hard kick under the table and shot him a fierce glare.
Mr. York wobbled slightly, but remained unfazed as he clinked glasses with Ethan Hayes and drank all the beverage in his glass.
Ethan Hayes smiled, neither correcting himself to call him uncle nor saying anything else, and drank his beverage silently.
Despite Mr. York occasionally making a jab at Ethan Hayes, the lunch was still enjoyed with a light-hearted atmosphere.
After the meal, as Ethan Hayes was about to help Mrs. York tidy up the dishes, she quickly stopped him, saying, "Alright, alright, leave the table cleaning to me, you go to the study room for your lesson."
"It's fine, it won't take long." Ethan Hayes earnestly replied to Mrs. York, swiftly stacking several bowls on the table and saying, "Let me help you."
