70 Going on a vacation

She waited for her father to answer her. She believed that something happened. Maybe her father discovered something about Alex that he did not like. Or, he might have been suspecting something wrong with their relationship. 

She was beginning to wonder if her father already figured out that they were faking it. Whatever it was, she was feeling anxious about it. She wanted a hint that her suspicions were wrong.

"Should there be a reason for my daughter to have dinner with her family?" Her father asked her as he mixed the ice with his drink before taking a sip. "Besides, this is a perfect opportunity to get to know Alex. Your mom and I are quite curious about how the two of you met." 

"I think your father is right. It is high time that I also meet your parents since you will be meeting mine soon." Alex agreed with Ethan, hoping to ease the tension that he could feel between the father and daughter.