When Gustave said this, his tone was very nice, and he didn't blame or force Darlene to agree.
But his words "after all, we are a family" reminded Darlene immediately about the similar words Marcel said in such a lewd and frivolous tone during the day.
He leaned over to her and said suggestively, "After all, we are a family."
Darlene felt like a big rock was pressing down on her back. On one side was Gustave's tolerance and patience for Marcel.
On the other hand, she was uncontrollably wary and disgusted of Marcel.
All this made her feel a little breathless.
Just as she was about to vent her emotions, she stood up and no longer had the desire to talk to Gustave about what had happened during the day.
In other words, she was not sure if Gustave would still speak for his cousin in such a gentle tone after she told him everything.
"My cousin is just ignorant, but he has basic decency and doesn't have bad intentions."