Based on what Elizabeth had told him, Egbert was keeping a close watch on Sylvia, making sure she didn't say anything inappropriate.
However, Sylvia's personality was too free-spirited and didn't allow Egbert to react.
The next day, the first thing she said when she saw Max was, "Max, you're so handsome."
Egbert, following her, heard this and immediately knew something was wrong. He wanted to step forward to stop her, but it was too late.
Sylvia was speaking remarkably quickly.
"I really want Max to be my daddy."
Egbert immediately felt defeated. The task his mommy had assigned him had failed just like that.
Max was holding a bag in his hand when he heard Sylvia's words. He froze in place.
Perhaps he was too surprised and dropped the bag to the ground.