Mr. Bates sank in his seat because of the awkward situation he was put in. While considering his answer, he thought of many things. He let out a long sigh. "There have been many misunderstandings between Mr. Yates and his mother over the years. Their relationship has always been complicated. They are both competitive individuals and could never reach an agreement on anything."
Edie swallowed hard before she spoke. "Are they still like that even after all of these years?"