Competitors.
Phoebe was too sleepy and tired to stand on her feet or walk so when they reached the Mayfair home, she had to be carried into the house by her father.
They had been gone for almost an entire day and the sun was about to set when they arrived. The anxious family members, particularly Jennie and old lady Mayfair welcomed them inside personally.
"How is she?" Grandma Mayfair was particularly interested in Phoebe.
Her heart was distressed for her granddaughter that had to be burdened with the task of helping ghosts at the expense of her personal well being. From the stories Andre had shared with her, she needed to confirm that they were all back safe and unharmed.
It skipped the old lady's mind that Phoebe had willingly run to Iborg city because she wanted to grab some of the treasures, not necessarily because of the ghosts.
"She is sleeping like a baby." Edward proudly displayed a lightly snoring Phoebe that was in his arms.