He was clearly saying that they were nothing more than friends and that they were the real family.
The women could clearly understand the meaning behind Vernon's words.
Weirdly enough, Father Ford did not sense these slight hints. He felt elated that his daughter and also his son-in-law were caring and worrying for him.
His smile blossomed like a flower as he nodded, "Fine, fine. If my children would feel relieved by that, I will accompany you. But remember, you should spend more time with each other and not with me. Only if you agree to this, I will come with you."
"Fine. We accept. Our new family of three will go on a trip for the first time. I am very excited," Helena said these words as she looked at the two women from the corner of her eyes.
She said those words specifically so that they wouldn't harbor the idea of joining their trip. Now that she said that the trip belonged to their 'family', if they wanted to join, it would seem like they were shameless.
