Alice immediately flared up and said, "But Grace, this is not a place to talk."
They were at the entrance of the neighborhood with people and cars all around.
Of course, she said so because she felt that there was no need to say anything to him.
She was still mad at Heinz for hurting Grace.
Seeing her strong reaction, Grace smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's just a short talk, Alice."
"If it's related to that man, don't say it," Alice said. "I don't think it's necessary seeing how he's treated you."
"I know," Grace nodded. She fully understood that Alice was doing this for her own good.
Gary rolled his eyes after sensing that something was amiss yet again between his mom and the father whom he had never met before.
No way could he let this happen.
Gary looked at Grace and came up with a plan. He said, "Mommy, he is the police officer whom I met at the supermarket. Since you know each other, why don't you talk inside the house?