But Peter couldn’t hold back his curiosity and concern any longer. He needed to understand who this man was, especially his background and plans for the future. “Kevin, it’s nice to meet you. Tell me about yourself,” Peter began. As Kevin started listing his achievements, Peter interrupted him, wanting to delve deeper. “No, tell me about your family. Who are your parents?” At this, Kevin glanced nervously at Eloise, wondering what her father might already know or suspect.
Eloise offered Kevin a reassuring smile, encouraging him to continue. Turning back to Peter, Kevin shared, “My mother passed away when I was young, and my father raised me on his own.” Peter felt a twinge of sadness upon hearing this, but his curiosity about Kevin’s family background urged him to probe further. “What about your father? What does he do for a living?