Eric could catch the sarcasm in Mary's words, but what could be done about it?
He wanted Chaim to marry Samara and make her part of the Humphrey family, so he had to play weak.
Eric smiled and decided to play dumb. "Mrs. Novak has a point. That's why I hope you agree that Samara can join the Humphrey family through marriage."
"Young people may care little about manners, but we, as elders, cannot let them off the hook. We understand that young lovers are impulsive and have difficulty controlling themselves when they fall in love, and we don't blame them. Besides, it's mainly Chaim's fault, as a man, for not protecting Samara well. But now that the word has spread, and Novak and Humphrey are both prestigious surnames, I think it's important to hold the wedding as soon as possible."
"In this way, the malicious gossip will soon fade away. Mr. and Mrs. Novak, do you agree?"
How dare he talk like that!