Helen sat down next to Aunt Taylor, with James Anderson sitting by her side.
Mrs. Anderson watched her son pour a glass of water for Helen through her cousin, his gentle expression and considerate manner revealing his feelings for the young woman. Knowing her son well, she was certain he was fond of this girl named Helen. She suspected that the girl who was willing to risk her life for her son must be a good person.
As a mother, she was naturally happy that her son had found someone he truly loved.
However, her son always kept the details of the girl's family background mysterious, always saying they would find out once they met her. This made Mrs. Anderson somewhat anxious. Taking advantage of this opportunity, she asked a question that had been troubling her.
"Miss Blair, where does your family come from? What do your parents do for a living?"
This was a question that concerned everyone present.